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Suggest Cure For Blemishes On Cheeks And Forehead
hi, i am 42 years old having normal skin. since last three years i am suffering from blemishes on my cheeks and forehead. i have also consulted the dermatologist. although the treatment was effected but after stopping the medicine the problem reappear. i have already used mela and Metasone plus creams. kindly give me some suggestions to get rid of this problem.
Fri, 9 Jan 2015
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You have a skin condition known as Melasma.
Melasma presents as brownish hyperpigmentation predominantly over the malar prominencies, dorsum of nose and sometimes on forehead, upper lip as well.
Sunprotection is an essential part of treatment of melasma.
A broad spectrum sunscreen should be used regularly throughout the day. A sunscreen with an spf of 30 or more classifies as a broad spectrum sunscreen; it should be reapplied every 2-3 hours whenever outdoors.
Besides, a pigment lightening ingredient e.g glycolic acid, hydroquinone, azaleic acid, kojic acid etc also forms part of the treatment of melasma. These agents may either be used alone or combined together.
Glycolic acid helps exfoliate existing pigment while azaleic acid, kojic acid, hydroquinone inhibit new melanin synthesis.
I suggest you to visit a dermatologist. Your dermatologist will assess and advice accordingly.
Your dermatologist might also ask you to take a few sessions of chemical peeling along with topical treatment. Glycolic acid peel is particularly useful for melasma
Regards
You have a skin condition known as Melasma.
Melasma presents as brownish hyperpigmentation predominantly over the malar prominencies, dorsum of nose and sometimes on forehead, upper lip as well.
Sunprotection is an essential part of treatment of melasma.
A broad spectrum sunscreen should be used regularly throughout the day. A sunscreen with an spf of 30 or more classifies as a broad spectrum sunscreen; it should be reapplied every 2-3 hours whenever outdoors.
Besides, a pigment lightening ingredient e.g glycolic acid, hydroquinone, azaleic acid, kojic acid etc also forms part of the treatment of melasma. These agents may either be used alone or combined together.
Glycolic acid helps exfoliate existing pigment while azaleic acid, kojic acid, hydroquinone inhibit new melanin synthesis.
I suggest you to visit a dermatologist. Your dermatologist will assess and advice accordingly.
Your dermatologist might also ask you to take a few sessions of chemical peeling along with topical treatment. Glycolic acid peel is particularly useful for melasma
Regards
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