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A 23-year-old male asked:
I had ring worm infction(not clinically diagnosed), and cleansed it with hydrogen peroxide. 3yrs after there is still hyperpigmentation, is it normal?
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Hard to say: From your comments the only facts known are that something was there 3 years ago and you now have a heavily pigmented area.An examination of the area may or may not reveal the initial cause.An exam at the time of the original condition may have led to a more specific diagnosis and treatment.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Internal Medicine 38 years experience
Irritation of skin: often provokes increased pigmentation. This takes a long time to decrease and often does not totally go away.
dermatologic conditions are hard to discuss without seeing them, so I cannot comment with surety.
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