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Suggest Treatment For Melasma Like Pigmentation On Face
Hi, I am a 50 year old Asian female having trouble with melasma like pigmentation. The left side of my forehead, upper cheeks and upper lip are badly discoloured. It is begining to appear on the right side.
I am not taking any contraceptives or hormonal therapy. It began 5 years ago and gradually worsened.
I am not taking any contraceptives or hormonal therapy. It began 5 years ago and gradually worsened.
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
Hi,
You said that you suffer from melasma, I would like to give you few suggestions to get relief from it.
- avoid sun exposure
- apply sun screen gel on face during day time
- cleanse the face with kojic acid and glycolic acid containg facewash
- apply kojic acid,vitamin C and arbutin contaning gel at night daily
- take tranexamic acid tablet twice a day
- take glutathion,vitamin C and nicotinic acid
- iron,zinc and calcium tablets may be taken if needed
- take nutritious food
- take good sleep
- avoid stress and tension
I would like to suggest you to contact dermatologist and have firm treatment.
Have patience.
After few months of treatment you might get relief.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
You said that you suffer from melasma, I would like to give you few suggestions to get relief from it.
- avoid sun exposure
- apply sun screen gel on face during day time
- cleanse the face with kojic acid and glycolic acid containg facewash
- apply kojic acid,vitamin C and arbutin contaning gel at night daily
- take tranexamic acid tablet twice a day
- take glutathion,vitamin C and nicotinic acid
- iron,zinc and calcium tablets may be taken if needed
- take nutritious food
- take good sleep
- avoid stress and tension
I would like to suggest you to contact dermatologist and have firm treatment.
Have patience.
After few months of treatment you might get relief.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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