hello doctor , Iam 39 years old woman, my problems is pigmentation on cheeks from last 3 years but i discovers then just last year, my skin is dry and i have to use some oil base cream always on my face , till the age 20 i never took any precautions to protect my self form sun and from last 15 years bez of my work nature i spend almost time in side of office so not much contact with sun still i have got pigmentation, in 210 September i discover my hypo thyroid and i took thyroxsin25 mg for 9 month and after that i stop taking medicine for that as my thyroid is all right, and my doctor said i have got pigmentation because of my thyroid problem , plz help as iam not able to treat them anymore.
Welcome to Chat Doctor Hypothyroidism can be associated with facial pigmentation. You could be suffering from hormonal disorder which can cause pigmentation. Do you have any problem in menstruation? Make sure your thyroid hormones are in normal level. There is specific treatment available to lighten the pigmentation like HY Chat Doctor.  Avoid exposure to sunlight. Use Sunscreen SPF 25 with moisturizer for sun protection. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables.