Why are both sides of my face so dark?

I am 30 years old and african-american. For the most part, I don’t have a lot of bumps on my face but my skin is dry and there is always dry-skin peeling on my nose. I have a dark complexion, but I have noticed that both sides of my face are much darker than the rest of my face. The darkness is in the cheek and jaw areas. I have been tested for diabetes and although I don’t have it, they say I am a pre-diabetic (meaning I will have it if I don’t lose some weight). Also, my mother, brother, grandmother and two of my aunts have diabetes so I am at risk. I was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) 8 or 9 years ao, so I don’t know if that has anything to do with it. The PCOS has caused me to gain weight, so I don’t know if weight gain is the cause either. I use Neutrogena or Oil of Olay facial wash and I use one of those white facial pads (they’re kind of coarse and they buff the dead skin off your face). I don’t do this everyday, but once a week or so.

Why are both sides of my face so dark?
pigmentation is more common on dark skin. R u eating healthy?


also, u can get dermatologis to prescribe hydroquinone 4%. now it will take months before u see results and u have to be persistent.


good luck
Reply:have you seen a dermatologist. this isn't my specialty. they do have ones that deal with that situation in which you are talking about. i've seen several african americans with some lighter complextions but dark marks on the sides of their faces. Report It

Reply:i myself am alicia key's color, and i have acne and vitiligo. yeah skin disorders are tough to deal with. take care! many blessings. Report It