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What Causes Black Patches On The Face?
Question: Some area of my face skin has black patches. I used to not have it before. The remaining face skin is soft smooth and young. Please help in removing black patches and getting soft smooth and young skin. Please let me know of any cream that I can apply
Brief Answer:
remedy for melasma
Detailed Answer:
Hello. thank you.
I am Dr. kakkar (Dermatologist and Venerelogist). I have noted your concern.
Perhaps you have Melasma.
I suggest you to use a broad spectrum sunscreen (spf 50+) throughout the day. Reapply every 2 -3 hours.
At night you may use a kojic acid, hydroquinone, arbutin preparation e.g either Radant Lite cream, Depiwhite cream or Kojiglo forte cream for overnight application on black spots/ patches.
Use an exfoliating face wash containing alpha Hydroxy Acids like glycolic acid e.g either AHA Glow face wash or Tone n Glow face wash.
These are prescription medications and can have side effects like redness, irritation therefore i suggest you to use them under supervision and follow up of your local practitioner.
Regards
remedy for melasma
Detailed Answer:
Hello. thank you.
I am Dr. kakkar (Dermatologist and Venerelogist). I have noted your concern.
Perhaps you have Melasma.
I suggest you to use a broad spectrum sunscreen (spf 50+) throughout the day. Reapply every 2 -3 hours.
At night you may use a kojic acid, hydroquinone, arbutin preparation e.g either Radant Lite cream, Depiwhite cream or Kojiglo forte cream for overnight application on black spots/ patches.
Use an exfoliating face wash containing alpha Hydroxy Acids like glycolic acid e.g either AHA Glow face wash or Tone n Glow face wash.
These are prescription medications and can have side effects like redness, irritation therefore i suggest you to use them under supervision and follow up of your local practitioner.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Currently, I am applying tretinoin cream.
Brief Answer:
Regarding pigmentation
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
tretinoin cream is not specifically for the pigmentation.
Regards
Regarding pigmentation
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
tretinoin cream is not specifically for the pigmentation.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Can I apply tretinoin along with the creams you advised
Also, as I am just 26, my face skin is tender. But these dark patches are not tender and spoiling my appearance. Please help
Also, as I am just 26, my face skin is tender. But these dark patches are not tender and spoiling my appearance. Please help
Brief Answer:
Regarding pigmentation on face
Detailed Answer:
hi.
Tretinoin cream makes the skin slightly senstive and prone to irritants..Therefore I suggest you to stop tretinoin cream while you are using the skin lightening creams
Regards
Regarding pigmentation on face
Detailed Answer:
hi.
Tretinoin cream makes the skin slightly senstive and prone to irritants..Therefore I suggest you to stop tretinoin cream while you are using the skin lightening creams
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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