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By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com Guide to Dermatology since 2002

Causes of Dark Spots

Wednesday October 11, 2006
Dark spots, or hyperpigmentation, can be caused by many factors. Some of these factors are preventable. Learn more about the conditions and chemicals that can cause dark spots.

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March 4, 2007 at 11:27 am
(1) rina says:

i have dark spot in my face specipically in cheek bone area, is there medication to remove it..tnxs….

May 6, 2009 at 7:24 pm
(2) maria says:

Please help me. I have some really bad dark spots around my cheekbones.i have tried many products and nothing seems to work.

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