I am 14 years old. As I play a lot under the sun, my skin has turned from golden-wheatish to golden-dark. Is this a permanent feature? I also have dark circles around my eyes and am riddled with pimples all over my face. Please help me.
 The dark complexion of your skin is not a permanent feature. You will get your original skin colour over a period of time. Dark circles under the eyes have always been considered a sign of late nights and lack of sleep. The cause of these dark circles is often blamed on stress, too much sun, too little sleep, kidney dysfunction and even too many fried, frozen and canned foods, although it is often a hereditary trait. Dark circles under the eyes are known to be a classic symptom of an allergy, together with a host of other signs including edema and fatigue. Other rare causes may be sinusitis or illness. It may help to consult a nutritionist/allergist to rule out foods and allergens that may be contributing to this condition. Dark circles can be managed by depigmenting agents. Apply almond or apricot facial scrubs twice a week. Practice yoga or relaxation exercise regularly 3-4 days a week. Dark circles may also be managed by rest and relaxation.
Acne or pimples is an inflammatory condition of the sebaceous glands of the skin and the condition results in part from excessive stimulation of the skin by androgens (male hormones). Bacterial infection of the skin also appears to play a role.
Acne occurs on the face, as well as the neck, chest, back, shoulders and upper arms. Acne can be managed by creams, lotions, oral medicines, etc depending on the severity and type of acne. Often, acne clears up after several years, even without treatment.
 I am a 13-year-old boy. I have white patches on my cheek. I have consulted many doctors but in vain. Some doctors say it is vitamin deficiency. Please help me.
 White patches on your cheeks could be due to various skin conditions like Vitiligo, Hypopigmentation, Halo Nevus (a pale mole with surrounding hypopigmentation), skin injury, which causes a white or pale patch during skin recovery, Tinea versicolor, Leprosy, Morphea, Lichen sclerosis et atrophicus, Vitamin deficiency, etc. Please consult a dermatologist so that the various reasons can be ruled out by visualising the extent of involvement and the features of white patches on your cheeks and then it can be appropriately managed.
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