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Any Effective Solution For Uneven Skin Tone And Dark Spots After Acne Treatment?
Hii.....i am 23 year aged nd i m suffering from acne nd dark spot. I had pimples in past 1 or 2 years before and after long treatment regime pimples has been cured bt problem of dull skin , uneven skin tone and dark spots has been started and colour complexion getting dark as well. I have consulted dermatologist also in my area nd after the suggestion i tried 6 sessions of peeling and have spent lots of bucks on creams and medicines. But the results are less than 50% after a long 6-8 months treatment.
pls suggests me any effective solution.
Thank you
pls suggests me any effective solution.
Thank you
Fri, 14 Feb 2014
Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM
Post acne pigmentation can be a stubborn complication of acne.
Kojic acid, hydroquinone, glycolic acid, arbutin, Azaleic acid etc are skin lightening agents and are available on prescription of a dermatologist. In my practice I usually prescribe Azaleic acid gel 10 % or 20 % to my patients of hyperpigmentation. Azaleic acid is a natural product and is effective both for acne as well as post acne hyperpigmentation.
Chemical peeling with glycolic acid is a good option, nevertheless. You can continue with a few more sessions.
General measures like using a gel based sunscreen through out the day and limiting sun exposure also helps to lighten hyperpigmentation.
take care
regards
Post acne pigmentation can be a stubborn complication of acne.
Kojic acid, hydroquinone, glycolic acid, arbutin, Azaleic acid etc are skin lightening agents and are available on prescription of a dermatologist. In my practice I usually prescribe Azaleic acid gel 10 % or 20 % to my patients of hyperpigmentation. Azaleic acid is a natural product and is effective both for acne as well as post acne hyperpigmentation.
Chemical peeling with glycolic acid is a good option, nevertheless. You can continue with a few more sessions.
General measures like using a gel based sunscreen through out the day and limiting sun exposure also helps to lighten hyperpigmentation.
take care
regards
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