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Suggest Treatment For Hyper Pigmentation On Face
Question: sir I have hiper pigmentation on my face. and i ma using penderm plus for 3 month.i stop using this cream for 2,3 days and my skin become red. i am sending my images.please help me.
Brief Answer:
Omit Panderm plus, Chemical peels
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
The hyperpigmentation you are having is called Melasma.
Melasma is a condition where hyperpigmentation occurs on sunexposed parts of body most on face and is dictated by your hormonal profile.
Since both internal and external factors are implicated in causing melasma it is very notorious to treat and has high recuurence rate.
The cream that you were using i.e PANDERM PLUS is a good treatment option to start with but to continue for such along duration is not advisable because it contains ingredients like hydroquinone and steroid which can actually damage your skin in bad way.
Currently, the redness on face is due to over use of that cream and its called contact dermatitis.
I would advise you to gently withdraw the use of Panderm plus cream by decreasing its frequency to just twice a week ( say monday and thursday) and then after 2 weeks completely stop using it.
Also additionally apply a good moisturiser like Cetaphil DAM which will hasten the recovery of damaged skin.
After one week consider applying a safe skin lightening cream which contains kojic acid, tetrahydrocurcumin, liquorice extract etc ( MELAGLOW cream) twice a day. This cream can be used for months together without any side effects.
While on Melaglow, I would suggest you to get regular sessions of chemical peel done from a certified dermatologist. Chemical peels will help alot in clearing your melasma if done in right way.
Use a good sunscreen with high SPF everytime you step out in sun.
Hope the information was useful.
Please let me know if you have any confusion or you require any further assistance from my side.
Thanks and take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Omit Panderm plus, Chemical peels
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
The hyperpigmentation you are having is called Melasma.
Melasma is a condition where hyperpigmentation occurs on sunexposed parts of body most on face and is dictated by your hormonal profile.
Since both internal and external factors are implicated in causing melasma it is very notorious to treat and has high recuurence rate.
The cream that you were using i.e PANDERM PLUS is a good treatment option to start with but to continue for such along duration is not advisable because it contains ingredients like hydroquinone and steroid which can actually damage your skin in bad way.
Currently, the redness on face is due to over use of that cream and its called contact dermatitis.
I would advise you to gently withdraw the use of Panderm plus cream by decreasing its frequency to just twice a week ( say monday and thursday) and then after 2 weeks completely stop using it.
Also additionally apply a good moisturiser like Cetaphil DAM which will hasten the recovery of damaged skin.
After one week consider applying a safe skin lightening cream which contains kojic acid, tetrahydrocurcumin, liquorice extract etc ( MELAGLOW cream) twice a day. This cream can be used for months together without any side effects.
While on Melaglow, I would suggest you to get regular sessions of chemical peel done from a certified dermatologist. Chemical peels will help alot in clearing your melasma if done in right way.
Use a good sunscreen with high SPF everytime you step out in sun.
Hope the information was useful.
Please let me know if you have any confusion or you require any further assistance from my side.
Thanks and take care
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Have you seen picture that i had sent you? I need some cream to remove these hiperpigmentation without any side effect.
But MELAGLOW also contain steroid and it has side effect too.
which chemical peel should i use with MELAGLOW cream?
But MELAGLOW also contain steroid and it has side effect too.
which chemical peel should i use with MELAGLOW cream?
Brief Answer:
Retinol or TCA peel with/without Microdermabrasion
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Dont worry, Melaglow cream (by Abbott) is totally safe and steroid free cream and that is exactly why I have recommended it to you.
There are many options of chemical peels for Melasma like Glycolic acid, Jessner peel, Pyruvic peel but of all two are my personal favourite- Retinol peel also known as Yellow peel and other is Trichloracetic acid (TCA) peel.For good results atleast 6-8 sessions of peels is a must.
Additionally, you can get sessions microdermabrasion or skin polishing where with help a machine upper dead layers of skin will be removed thus giving you bright rejuvenated skin.
Hope the information was useful.
Let me know if there are any more doubts.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Retinol or TCA peel with/without Microdermabrasion
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Dont worry, Melaglow cream (by Abbott) is totally safe and steroid free cream and that is exactly why I have recommended it to you.
There are many options of chemical peels for Melasma like Glycolic acid, Jessner peel, Pyruvic peel but of all two are my personal favourite- Retinol peel also known as Yellow peel and other is Trichloracetic acid (TCA) peel.For good results atleast 6-8 sessions of peels is a must.
Additionally, you can get sessions microdermabrasion or skin polishing where with help a machine upper dead layers of skin will be removed thus giving you bright rejuvenated skin.
Hope the information was useful.
Let me know if there are any more doubts.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What do you mean by For good results atleast 6-8 sessions of peels is a must.
So if i will use MelaGlow, my face blackness will remove.Can i use from today only?
So if i will use MelaGlow, my face blackness will remove.Can i use from today only?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Chemical peel is procedure which removes dead upper layers of skin and thus promoting skin regeneration. The efficacy of any peel comes with multiple sittings and time. It is seen in practice that a series of 6 peels placed at 15 days interval brings good results in majority of patients but the total number of sessions of peel varies from person to person and severity of condition.
As I have advised previously start Melaglow after one week application of Cetaphil DAM so that the risk of irritation is minimized and meanwhile start tapering Panderm Pus cream as I advised before.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Chemical peel is procedure which removes dead upper layers of skin and thus promoting skin regeneration. The efficacy of any peel comes with multiple sittings and time. It is seen in practice that a series of 6 peels placed at 15 days interval brings good results in majority of patients but the total number of sessions of peel varies from person to person and severity of condition.
As I have advised previously start Melaglow after one week application of Cetaphil DAM so that the risk of irritation is minimized and meanwhile start tapering Panderm Pus cream as I advised before.
Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thanks doctor..how long i have to use this cream and if i will stop this cream,is there any side effect after stopping?
which melaglow i have to use either Melaglow 15gm or Melaglow 30gm?
how to use session peels at home?
is it mandatory to use session peels with melaglow cream?
which melaglow i have to use either Melaglow 15gm or Melaglow 30gm?
how to use session peels at home?
is it mandatory to use session peels with melaglow cream?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I prescribe Melaglow cream as a maintainence treatment for my patients of Melasma. Though it is slow to act but at the same time it is very safe to be used for longer period. I recommend it for atleast 6 months in maintainence period. 30gm tube will be cost effective. There are no side effects of stopping the cream as it doesnot contain hydroquinone and steroid.
Chemical peels is a procedure that should be done only by a certified dermatologist and it should not be attempted at home.
It is not mandatory to go for peels but it will definitely bring an augmented response in your melasma.
Let me know if there are any more doubts.
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I prescribe Melaglow cream as a maintainence treatment for my patients of Melasma. Though it is slow to act but at the same time it is very safe to be used for longer period. I recommend it for atleast 6 months in maintainence period. 30gm tube will be cost effective. There are no side effects of stopping the cream as it doesnot contain hydroquinone and steroid.
Chemical peels is a procedure that should be done only by a certified dermatologist and it should not be attempted at home.
It is not mandatory to go for peels but it will definitely bring an augmented response in your melasma.
Let me know if there are any more doubts.
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What we have to do after 6th month? Is there any permanent treamment for pigmentation?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
I would insist you to keep me updated from now on after every month so that I can modify your treatment accordingly to achieve the best results.
You can reach me directly via the following link:http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-hardik-pitroda/67169
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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Detailed Answer:
I would insist you to keep me updated from now on after every month so that I can modify your treatment accordingly to achieve the best results.
You can reach me directly via the following link:http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-hardik-pitroda/67169
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks doctor..
How many times i have to use this cream? I am also using Vitamin E capsules on my face,Can i keep continue these Cap? If i will stop this cream,is there any side effect like blackness?
How many times i have to use this cream? I am also using Vitamin E capsules on my face,Can i keep continue these Cap? If i will stop this cream,is there any side effect like blackness?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
You can apply cream twice a day and after one hour apply Vit E capsule over it without washing the cream.
There will be no darkness on stopping the cream.
Do report me without fail after one month of continuous application of Melaglow cream.
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Detailed Answer:
You can apply cream twice a day and after one hour apply Vit E capsule over it without washing the cream.
There will be no darkness on stopping the cream.
Do report me without fail after one month of continuous application of Melaglow cream.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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