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Causes of Brown Marks


The following 8 categories cause hyperpigmentation, dark areas; continued use of a cause of hyperpigmentation will prolong the appearance of dark areas or spots.
PRESSURE and or FRICTION
  1. hats
  2. bandannas
  3. tight collars
  4. jogging bras
  5. back packs


DAMAGE, INJURY, TRAUMA
  1. acne lesions on darker skin
  2. bumping into hard surfaces
  3. cuts
  4. waxing
  5. shaving


SUN

INFRA RED RAYS and HEAT
  1. fireplace
  2. campfires
  3. electric heaters
  4. hot water bottles or compresses


TOPICAL MEDICATIONS
  1. coal tar derivatives (for psoriasis, eczema)
  2. coal tar
    1. Denorex
    2. Tegrin
    3. Zetar
  3. Over use of tretinoin (aging and acne) causing irritation
    1. Retin-A
    2. Renova


TOPICAL PRODUCTS
  1. perfumes
    1. bergamot
  2. deodorants
  3. plants with naturally occurring psolaren compounds like
    1. bergamot
    2. limes
    3. cloves
    4. parsnips
    5. figs
  4. Psolarens are used by over two dozen plants as a defense against fungi and insect attacks


ORAL MEDICATIONS that are photosensitizing drugs (may cause sunburn, rash and itching when you are in the sun)
  1. Antiarrhythmic drugs (for irregular heartbeat)
    1. amiodarone
    2. Quinaglute
    3. Quinidex. 2
  2. Antibiotics
    1. sulfonamides
    2. sulfamethoxazole
    3. Azulfidine,
    4. sulfisoxazole
    5. Tetracyclines
      1. doxycycline
      2. AchromycinV
      3. Vibramycin
    6. nalidixic
    7. NegGram
  3. Anticancer agents
    1. fluorouracil
    2. methotrexate
    3. Efudex
    4. Fluroplex
    5. Mexate
  4. Antidepressants
    1. doxepin imipramine
    2. Adapin
    3. Sinequan
    4. Tofranil
  5. Antiemetics (for nausea)
    1. prochlorperazine
    2. promethazine
    3. Comazol
    4. Compazine
    5. Phenergan
  6. Antifungal agents
    1. griseofulvin
    2. Fluvicinn
  7. Isotretinoin (acne)
    1. Accutane
  8. Diuretics
    1. Loop
    2. furosemide
    3. Lasix
    4. Thiazide
      1. chlorothiazide
      2. hydrochlorothiazide
    5. Diuril
    6. Esidrix
    7. Hydro-chlor
    8. Hydro-D


ORAL HERBS
  1. St. Johns Wart


HORMONE CHANGES
  1. birth control pills
  2. hormonal replacements
  3. pregnancy
  4. Can last up to five years after the LAST hormonal change, study presented by l. Moy, M.D., Vale CO., 1994.
In most cases desensitizing will occur a few days after stopping your medications. Retin-A and Renova take three weeks after stopping for the melanin to return to normal in your skin.

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