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Suggest Treatment For Skin Darkening On Arms And Back

Hello doctor, once my mum bought a sunscreen, i applied everwhere before going to the beach,i naturally am less fair,now applying zis,i ve become darkened more because my mother was mistaken, she didn t buy cream to protect my skin bt make it more dark. I feel embarrassed wiv my skin, I ve dark back n arms,i always have to put long clothes to cover them,they are so dark,i can t wear clothes that i wish to..:-(
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi.
As per your case history of dark skin.
My treatment advice is –

1. Avoid sun-exposure and use a good sun-screen with spf more than 30.
2. Apply a kojic acid cream like kojivit twice daily on dark skin.
3. Take a vitamin b12 supplement once daily for 30days .
4. Other treatment options are oral isotretinoin, topical hydroquinone and chemical peeling done by a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr.Harshit Bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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Suggest Treatment For Skin Darkening On Arms And Back

Hi. As per your case history of dark skin. My treatment advice is – 1. Avoid sun-exposure and use a good sun-screen with spf more than 30. 2. Apply a kojic acid cream like kojivit twice daily on dark skin. 3. Take a vitamin b12 supplement once daily for 30days . 4. Other treatment options are oral isotretinoin, topical hydroquinone and chemical peeling done by a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr.Harshit Bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.