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Suggest Treatment For Melasma On Cheeks And Nose

Posted on Thu, 20 Aug 2015

Question: Hi
Iam 31 year unmarried XXXXXXX girl. On my cheeks & nose there is melasma, i hv different creams but that shows temporary results only. Please suggest the treatment for this. Your response will be highly appreciated.

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide more information and a photograph

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear
I had gone through your question and I can understand your concern
I will definitely help you in best possible way nm but at the outset I would like further information for better assessment
Since how long you have this problem?
Are you working in outdoor activities, I mean direct exposure to sunlight ?
If possible upload me a photograph

I would advise you to apply kojic acid ointment at night and sun screen lotion at day time
You should take multivitamins And vitamin E supplements
Wash your face regularly and keep it moist
Have lots og fluids 3 to 4 liters a day to.maintain good hydration of the skin

Please write back to me with these details so that I will be able to tell you more precisely
Waiting for youto reply
Best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (21 hours later)

Thanks Doctor for your response. Below is the answer to your queries :

Q. Since how long you have this problem?
Answer : From last 3.5 yrs

Q. Are you working in outdoor activities, I mean direct exposure to sunlight ?
Answer : No outdoor activities.Being a software engineer i am in front of computer minimum 9-10 hrs/day.

Please confirm is Kojic Acid ointment is a steroid ? if Yes, any side-effects of this ?

Looking forward to your early response.

Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Kojic acid is not a steroid and it doesn't have any major side effects

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome again
Kojic acid is not a steroid , it is a chelating agent produced by an fungus.
It is also a byproduct in fermentation process of malting rice

Kojic acid lightens the pigment in the skin and it may reduce melesma if it is used regularly for 2 to 3 months.

It doesn't have major side effect, tolerated very well.

Hope this answers your question
Please feel free to ask for more clarification
Best wishes

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj