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Dark Spot On The Face After Applying Undiluted Dettol. Will The Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation Go Away With Time?
about a month and half back, iapplied undiluted dettol on my face, i have develeoped a dark spot over there, i ve consulted my skin specialist and according to her it s a postinflammatory hyperpigmentation , i m using a few ointments recommmened by her. Can someone please tell me if this mark will be permanent or will it fade over time. Any help is mich appreciated!!!
Tue, 4 Dec 2012
Hello mam,
Don't worry. The tendency of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is to resolve gradually with time. In the meantime,
1. Do good photoporotection: use umbrella and hat before going out in sun
2. Apply a sunscreen (lactocalamine) at 2 hourly intervals on your skin
3. Don't reapply any strong chemical in that area
Don't worry. The tendency of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is to resolve gradually with time. In the meantime,
1. Do good photoporotection: use umbrella and hat before going out in sun
2. Apply a sunscreen (lactocalamine) at 2 hourly intervals on your skin
3. Don't reapply any strong chemical in that area
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