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Suggest A Remedy For Burnt Facial Skin Post Exposure To Antiseptic Liquid

Sir I am Praddyumna and before around 2 weeks i applied detol over my face so as to peel the skin(stupid idea) the skin got burned leaving a dark circle after 3 days the layer pot peeled and the skin beneath looked normal but after 2 days the the dark circle returned and it's been over 2 weeks the circle is as such what should i been doing? Any Medicine? Any Cream? I am in a turmoil Please help.
Thu, 11 Feb 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that due to burning of the skin there has been inflammation and the dark circle seems to be due to post inflammatory hyperpigmentation that occurs due to excessive production of melanin in that area as a protective phenomena leading to darkening of skin or dark spots..
I would suggest you to firstly start doing cool compresses over it..
You can apply creams containing Kojic acid, glycolic acid and arbutin over it..
You can also apply Vitamin E and C containing creams..
Wash your face with Salicylic acid and Glycolic acid containing facewash..
If the skin in the area has healed then you can also start scrubbing your face twice a week using a mild scrub..
Limit sun exposure as it can further cause increased pigmentation..
You can also consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can advise you ointments containing Steroids to be used under caution as they can heave side effects..
Treatments like Microdermabrasion can also be advised..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest A Remedy For Burnt Facial Skin Post Exposure To Antiseptic Liquid

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that due to burning of the skin there has been inflammation and the dark circle seems to be due to post inflammatory hyperpigmentation that occurs due to excessive production of melanin in that area as a protective phenomena leading to darkening of skin or dark spots.. I would suggest you to firstly start doing cool compresses over it.. You can apply creams containing Kojic acid, glycolic acid and arbutin over it.. You can also apply Vitamin E and C containing creams.. Wash your face with Salicylic acid and Glycolic acid containing facewash.. If the skin in the area has healed then you can also start scrubbing your face twice a week using a mild scrub.. Limit sun exposure as it can further cause increased pigmentation.. You can also consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can advise you ointments containing Steroids to be used under caution as they can heave side effects.. Treatments like Microdermabrasion can also be advised.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.