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Suggest Remedies For Dull Face

Posted on Thu, 23 Jun 2016

Question: My face skin is getting very dull, no charm or glow on face. My age is 29 and I am using Garnier face wash since from last 5-6 years.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Sunprotection and an alpha hydroxy acid based cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern
You may use a broad spectrum sunscreen throughout the day. Reapply every 2-3 hours i.e 8AM, 11AM, 2PM.
At night you may use an alpha hydroxy acid e.g glyco-A cream (12% glycolic acid).
In addition you may also take a few sessions of chemical peeling from a dermatologist e.g glycolic peel or retinol peel.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 minutes later)

Thank you so much, Dr. Kakkar. Which broad spectrum sunscreen will you prescribe for me? SPF??

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
A broad spectrum sunscreen

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

You may use either Sunscros Soft Or Sunstop Silk. Both are purely physical sunscreens containing 25%Zinc Oxide. Both are SPF 50.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 days later)

Hello Dr,
For how many days should I continue this ? Any medicines for internal consumption?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
3 months minimum

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Continue these for at least 3 months. You can also take tablet Melano-TX 250mg twice daily for 3 months.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 days later)

hello doctor,
URGENT: started using both the creams 3 days back, today my face is covered with rashes and dry patches. I guess it is a reaction from glycoA cream. especially my neck area. red rashes.
What can I do now? I can't sent photos as well but the condition is little critical.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use fluticasone propionate cream for a few days

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Yes. It could be because of glyco A. It can cause irritation of sensitive skin, specially early on.
Stop glyco - A cream for the time being. Use Flutivate cream(fluticasone propionate 0.05%) for the rashes. That should make it fine in 3-5 days. Thereafter use Glyco - A just once every alternate nights initially till your skin gets used to it.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar