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I Am 20 Years Old And I Have Dark Patches Around Mouth,tried Homeopathy But Not Satisfied With The Treatment

hi i am 20 years old and i have dark patches around the mouth, mostly on either side of mouth since 3 years.. i tried homeopathy but it did not work. the patches become darker when i go out in sun. please help me to get rid of these patches
Tue, 17 May 2011
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Hi,
welcome to the health care magic forum,dark pathes you are mentioning may be due to some skin allergy or hyperpigmentation,homeopathy definately have better results in skin department .
do send me photos of the effected areas and some profile details ,i am sure you will be beneffitted .
dr.sayedirfan@gmail.com
Dermatologist Dr. Gaurav Patel's  Response
hi
u have perioral dermatitis.
u need to consult dermatologist
avoid direct sun light exposure
never apply steroid cream over that area.
apply metronidazole or ketoconazole cream over it twice a day.
take care during eating and brushing ,not to spill over mouth.
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krti's  Response
dr.sayed irfan


i have sent the photos of the effected area. kindly review them and suggest a remedy for my problem

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I Am 20 Years Old And I Have Dark Patches Around Mouth,tried Homeopathy But Not Satisfied With The Treatment

Hi, welcome to the health care magic forum,dark pathes you are mentioning may be due to some skin allergy or hyperpigmentation,homeopathy definately have better results in skin department . do send me photos of the effected areas and some profile details ,i am sure you will be beneffitted . dr.sayedirfan@gmail.com