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Suggest Treatment For Darkening Of Skin On Face
Hello Doctor,
I am a 21 year old male of Indian origin. I have been shaving for almost four years now. But since a year back my cheeks and chin where i shave started turning black. Now a days i am not able to get a clean shave also. Though my skin has tanned a little over the past, these ares are relatively much darker. I have been using prescribed Hydroquinone and glycolic acid based prescribed creams with no effect. Over the past few months started using spf 50 sunscreen also. Also i do have a good balanced diet. Any suggestions welcome. Thank you doctor.
I am a 21 year old male of Indian origin. I have been shaving for almost four years now. But since a year back my cheeks and chin where i shave started turning black. Now a days i am not able to get a clean shave also. Though my skin has tanned a little over the past, these ares are relatively much darker. I have been using prescribed Hydroquinone and glycolic acid based prescribed creams with no effect. Over the past few months started using spf 50 sunscreen also. Also i do have a good balanced diet. Any suggestions welcome. Thank you doctor.
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
Hello. Thanks for your query.
Pigmentation could very well be due to irritant dermatitis to the shaving products/aftershave that you may be using.
I would suggest you to apply a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate cream, twice daily for a few days.
An oral Vitamin C supplement once daily would also help.
Regards
Pigmentation could very well be due to irritant dermatitis to the shaving products/aftershave that you may be using.
I would suggest you to apply a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate cream, twice daily for a few days.
An oral Vitamin C supplement once daily would also help.
Regards
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