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Would Like To Know The Treatment For Dark Circle And Best Way To Reduce It?
Question: Hi,
My self B M XXXXXXX i would like to know the treatment for dark circle. and best way to reduce it?
My self B M XXXXXXX i would like to know the treatment for dark circle. and best way to reduce it?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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Dark circles are a very common issue. It may be secondary to aging process, allergies, inadequate nutrition, inadequate sleep, etc.
There are many treatment options available to manage them. These include Lightening agents like Kojic acid, bleaching creams, moisturizers containing Vitamin K, and laser. Kojic acid is better taken under supervision of a dermatologist since it may cause irritation and more darkening of skin, if not applied properly.
Along with this it is important to take measures to improve lifestyle like sleep should be adequate, do regular exercise, take nutritious food, etc
Regards
Dr Vaishalee
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Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting your query on XXXXXXX
Dark circles are a very common issue. It may be secondary to aging process, allergies, inadequate nutrition, inadequate sleep, etc.
There are many treatment options available to manage them. These include Lightening agents like Kojic acid, bleaching creams, moisturizers containing Vitamin K, and laser. Kojic acid is better taken under supervision of a dermatologist since it may cause irritation and more darkening of skin, if not applied properly.
Along with this it is important to take measures to improve lifestyle like sleep should be adequate, do regular exercise, take nutritious food, etc
Regards
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi,
Thank you for your valuable inormation and i would like to know is that kojic acid is safe and good to use?
I am feed up about the dark circle( under eyes) and in my face it will be highlighted so please let me know?
Thank you for your valuable inormation and i would like to know is that kojic acid is safe and good to use?
I am feed up about the dark circle( under eyes) and in my face it will be highlighted so please let me know?
Brief Answer:
Hi again
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Kojic acid is a depigmenting cream and is widely prescribed by dermatologists. As with other depigmenting agents, it does have side-effects but is safer than other medicines in this category.
You need to follow certain instructions while using this cream:
1.It should be applied at night time.
2.It should be kept only for 20 to 30 minutes and washed with water.
3.Sun protection is must at day time.
The side-effects can be rash (usually if above instructions are not followed) and allergic skin irritation.
Regards
Dr Vaishalee
Hi again
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Kojic acid is a depigmenting cream and is widely prescribed by dermatologists. As with other depigmenting agents, it does have side-effects but is safer than other medicines in this category.
You need to follow certain instructions while using this cream:
1.It should be applied at night time.
2.It should be kept only for 20 to 30 minutes and washed with water.
3.Sun protection is must at day time.
The side-effects can be rash (usually if above instructions are not followed) and allergic skin irritation.
Regards
Dr Vaishalee
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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