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What Causes Growing Black Spot On Face?
Question: My wife gave birth to a child in august 2014 normal delivery. Now she is black spot on her face from started before delivery but they have become prominent so please suggest.
Brief Answer:
Start treatment for pigmentation
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
From the description, it looks like your wife has developed melasma which is basically a pigmentation over the face which can commonly occur during pregnancy.
Since she might be lactating at present,so it is better to avoid any strong medicines.
She can apply kojic acid cream over the affected area twice daily.
She should use a medicated sunscreen with spf more than 26 over the face before going out in the sun. This will prevent any further darkening of the patches.
Since this pigmentation is due to hormonal changes in body,it tends to slowly improve over time with proper treatment.
Hope it helps
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
Start treatment for pigmentation
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
From the description, it looks like your wife has developed melasma which is basically a pigmentation over the face which can commonly occur during pregnancy.
Since she might be lactating at present,so it is better to avoid any strong medicines.
She can apply kojic acid cream over the affected area twice daily.
She should use a medicated sunscreen with spf more than 26 over the face before going out in the sun. This will prevent any further darkening of the patches.
Since this pigmentation is due to hormonal changes in body,it tends to slowly improve over time with proper treatment.
Hope it helps
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
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