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Suggest Remedies For Black Spots On Face

Posted on Fri, 29 Jul 2016

Question: Dear sir
I have these black spots on my face and sometimes they become very light and barely visible except few .., can you please tell me what is the reason of these spots??? And is there a way to get rid these spots as now some of them looks large and very dark. or is there a way to keep them very light and control them from geting darker?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
freckles; sunscreen and pigment reducing cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you foe writing to us

I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have read your query and i have reviewed the image.

These XXXXXXX to dark brown spots on face are Freckles which are due to melanocyte overactivity and are most common in sun exposed parts like face and neck specially in fair skinned individuals. They are harmless except that they may darken on sun exposure during summer.
I suggest you to use a XXXXXXX spectrum sunscreen throughout the day to protect them from sun.
In addition you may use a 2-4% hydrquinone cream or lotion ay night to lighten freckles. Hydroquinone acts by reducing the synthesis of new melanin.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (59 minutes later)

Sir i have ataached the photos of the cream is it ok to apply??? If yes then how to apply ( i mean like a cream i.e thin layer or a thick layer), if no then please mention any specific name.
Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
hydrquinone cream

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

This cream is fine. Apply it as a thin film at night.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 days later)

Hi
I used this cream for two nights only , now i have small small pimples on my face ... What should i do... Please suggest ????

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use cortisone cream twice daily

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Can you upload an image?

You seem to have sensitive skin which might have caused this side effect because hydrquinone has an irritation potential.
Discontinue hydroquinone for now. Use a soothing lotion e.g calamune lotion or a mild topical steroid e.g cortisone cream for 2-3 days.

regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (9 minutes later)

I tried the picture but not visible in picture but i can feel small bumps or rough skin when im moving my fingers on my skin and also im feeling itching , can you please suggest any medicine which do not react with my skin ???

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use a kojic acid based cream

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Once the irritation resolves you may use a Kojic acid based cream (Kojic cream) for reducing pigmented spots/ freckles.
Kojic acid is non-irritant as compared to hydroquinone cream.
In addition you must use a sunscreen throughout the day to augment action of pigment reducing cream.

Regards

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