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Suggest Treatment For Darkened Skin Complexion On Face
Question: hi doctor
i have a skin ailment which has been persisting for a couple of years . i have face that had darkened due to time , pollution and unknown reasons whereas my body is very fair. Request you to kindly help me on medication for restoration of my dair skin on face and arms . I am from XXXXXXX thanks.
i have a skin ailment which has been persisting for a couple of years . i have face that had darkened due to time , pollution and unknown reasons whereas my body is very fair. Request you to kindly help me on medication for restoration of my dair skin on face and arms . I am from XXXXXXX thanks.
Brief Answer:
Sun protection along with pigment reducing cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have gone through your query and I have understood your concern.
Facial skin is always exposed and darkening is commonly due to sun exposure i.e tanning, specially in those who stay outdoors. However cosmetics like otc fairness creams and other factors like using mustard oil on skin, lichen planus pigmentosus, acanthosis nigricans can also lead to darkening of facial skin. On the other hand a conditon like melasma is largely idiopathic.
Sun protection is an essential first step in the management of facial pigmentation. A sunscreen with spf 30 or more, would be ideal. You need to apply it every 2-3 hours, throughout the day.
Avoidance of all cosmetics like fairness creams, oils etc is recommended.
You may use a pigment reducing cream containing one or more of the skin lightening agents e.g kojic acid, glycolic acid, azaleic acid etc, once or twice daily.
In addition, Chemical peeling is quite a good option for pigmentation. A few sessions of glycolic acid chemical peeling from a dermatologist near you would add on to the overall improvement.
Regards
Sun protection along with pigment reducing cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have gone through your query and I have understood your concern.
Facial skin is always exposed and darkening is commonly due to sun exposure i.e tanning, specially in those who stay outdoors. However cosmetics like otc fairness creams and other factors like using mustard oil on skin, lichen planus pigmentosus, acanthosis nigricans can also lead to darkening of facial skin. On the other hand a conditon like melasma is largely idiopathic.
Sun protection is an essential first step in the management of facial pigmentation. A sunscreen with spf 30 or more, would be ideal. You need to apply it every 2-3 hours, throughout the day.
Avoidance of all cosmetics like fairness creams, oils etc is recommended.
You may use a pigment reducing cream containing one or more of the skin lightening agents e.g kojic acid, glycolic acid, azaleic acid etc, once or twice daily.
In addition, Chemical peeling is quite a good option for pigmentation. A few sessions of glycolic acid chemical peeling from a dermatologist near you would add on to the overall improvement.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
is there any specific creams by brand or any tablets which can help out do let me know so that it can help my current scenario as i often travel and am outdoors on work. Kindly help.
Brief Answer:
Sunscreen and pigment reducing cream
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
You may use Sebamed's sunscreen with spf 50 during the day and Kojic cream, once daily at night.
Regards
Sunscreen and pigment reducing cream
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
You may use Sebamed's sunscreen with spf 50 during the day and Kojic cream, once daily at night.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thank you doctor. Have a nice day
Brief Answer:
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for writing to us.
Regards
You are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for writing to us.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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