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What causes change in skin color especially the face?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Patchy skin?: Irregular skin discoloration can be due to inflammation due to rashes, vascular changes, bacterial or fungal infections of skin, ^ or v in melanin production. Injury, heat, genetics, solar radiation, hormonal changes & exposure to heavy metal are potential causes. REF: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003224.htm

Answered 9/14/2017

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