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Dark patch of skin on face

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Kamek · 20/04/2025 16:19

I wondered if anyone has any advice. My DS who is 10 has a large tanned coloured patch on the side of his chin that appears after UV exposure. It appears in spring and fades to barely noticeable over winter and started about 3 years ago. GP had no idea, but I'm going to ask for a dermatologist referral as it's very noticeable now. Not itchy, red or any change to the texture of the skin. It looks like melasma but from what I can read that is always symmetrical over the centre of people's faces, not one sided. Anyone have any experience or ideas of what it may be?

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lizzyBennet08 · 20/04/2025 20:02

Bumping as my ds has something similar!

Kamek · 23/04/2025 20:22

lizzyBennet08 · 20/04/2025 20:02

Bumping as my ds has something similar!

Hi lizzy. Sorry to hear your DS has something similar. I guess my post was a bit vague so wasn't sure anyone would reply. I suppose with medical issues, people search for posts with specific conditions mentioned. Anyway, we are going to the GP on Friday and will request a referral. Does your DS patch go lighter over winter too?

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Mustardfan · 24/04/2025 06:06

Addison’s disease causes high melatonin levels and can cause tanned patches. The main other symptom would be tiredness.

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