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Skin On Face And Body Has Become Darker Due To Sun Exposure. Solution?

Posted on Fri, 25 Oct 2013

Question: my face and body skin from sun has became darker .? how can i solve this problem

Answered by Dr. R.G. Joshi (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
photo allergy.Regular step wise treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to health care magic.

Blackening of sun exposed part of body is due to photo allergy.

Harmful uv rays damage the skin leading to melanin formation which is responsible for dark skin.

Avoiding sun exposure is most important part of dark skin treatment.

You can use a sunscreen with spf more than 30.Apply it half an hour before going outside.Repeat sunscrren after two hours.

If you are a regular swimmer then you may require a sunscreen with more spf.

At night time you need to apply depigmenting creams like hydrquinone,kojic acid vitamin c combination,glycolic acid etc.They are prescribed according to skin type.It will be better to consult a dermatologist.

Oral antioxidants like antoxid taken orally will also revert harmful uv rays effects .

For faster results you can go for physical modalities of treatment like chemical peels,lasers,non ablative radio frequency etc.Many dermatologist routinely do such procedures in their clinics.

Treatment for such pigmentation is somewhat prolonged and you need to keep your patience.

Hope this will solve your query.In case of any concerns i will be happy to help you.Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. R.G. Joshi (12 hours later)

the dr gave me a peeling mask and other cream depugmentant cream for body and for face vitamin c and skin brightener. i used the face daily for 1 month and no result but the body not continously. then i asked thed dr he told me any cream needdjdvs 3 months at least. i cant use for 3 month !

Answered by Dr. R.G. Joshi (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
A mild steroid will help.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for follow up.

Treatment prescribed is correct but it will require 3 months .

Adding a topical steroid like hydrocortisone will help.It will give early results.

Apply it two times daily for a period of 2 weeks.Apply it at day time and continue with your treatment.

Hope this will help.Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. R.G. Joshi (9 hours later)

ok two questions .
1. 3 months to begin seeing results or to see big results?
2- is my dry skin , lack of drinking water and vitamin c and my sensitive skin was a reason to let the sun making my skin darker more if there was so much water in my skin?

Answered by Dr. R.G. Joshi (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
6 months for treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for follow up.

After a period of 3 months there will be start of depigmntation.For complete results you have to continue treatment for 6 months to 1 year.Skin dryness depends on XXXXXXX water content and not on drinking water.Also dry skin is a type of skin and both these things are not releated in your darkening of skin.It will be important for you to stay relaxed and have faith in your doctor.

Hope this will help you.Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. R.G. Joshi (3 hours later)

whats difference between drinkibg warer and water content?

Answered by Dr. R.G. Joshi (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Technical terms,nothing much significant.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Water content is in the layers of skin to maintain hydration.It is from our XXXXXXX source of body.Drinking water is what we consume.These are technological terms and you need not to think much about it.Just continue with your treatment.

Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar