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I have a dark horizontal line accross my nose, consulted so many doctors, but it lightens and when i stop using the cream, it gets dark again. help! ?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Melanin: it is usually due to an increase in MelatoniI would just continue to use the cream on a long-term basis

Answered 11/13/2015

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A member asked:

I have a dark horizontal line accross my nose, consulted so many doctors, but it lightens and when i stop using the cream, it gets dark again. help! ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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