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Sun Tan, Darker On Forehead. Prescribed Creams Ineffective. Suggestions For Lightening Complexion?
Hello doctor,
I have a very bad tan since 4 years.I used to play lot of cricket without protection.
I have consulted many dermatologists.I have been applied banatan,demalan,clearzultra, triobloc and all other creams for a very long period as suggested by the doctor.. But there has been no change whatsoever.
Can you please guide me the way to go about lightening my face complexion?. Its really dark at some places like the forehead and fairer in some other parts.
Also please suggest me one effective cream that i can use in the best way.
I have a very bad tan since 4 years.I used to play lot of cricket without protection.
I have consulted many dermatologists.I have been applied banatan,demalan,clearzultra, triobloc and all other creams for a very long period as suggested by the doctor.. But there has been no change whatsoever.
Can you please guide me the way to go about lightening my face complexion?. Its really dark at some places like the forehead and fairer in some other parts.
Also please suggest me one effective cream that i can use in the best way.
Mon, 27 May 2013
Hi
Thanks for your query
You seem to have developed skin pigmentation due to tanning.
Topical medications can definitely be of help to you in reducing the pigmentation to some extent.
I would advice that you should use a lightening agent like kojic acid and vitamin c combination over the affected areas. This is a simple, harmless lightening agent which can be used for as long the blackish pigmentation is there.
Also ,try not to touch the area too much
Use proper sunscreen (spf>26) before going out in the sun so that the lesion doesn't darken any further
Take a diet rich in vitamin C and antioxidants like Citrus fruits and lots of salads
If after all the above measures, the pigmentation tend to persist, then i would advise that you should see a dermatologist as there are various other measures for the treatment of pigmented skin like the use of chemical peels, dermabrasion etc which a dermatologist can decide according to the type of scars..
Hope it helps
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
Thanks for your query
You seem to have developed skin pigmentation due to tanning.
Topical medications can definitely be of help to you in reducing the pigmentation to some extent.
I would advice that you should use a lightening agent like kojic acid and vitamin c combination over the affected areas. This is a simple, harmless lightening agent which can be used for as long the blackish pigmentation is there.
Also ,try not to touch the area too much
Use proper sunscreen (spf>26) before going out in the sun so that the lesion doesn't darken any further
Take a diet rich in vitamin C and antioxidants like Citrus fruits and lots of salads
If after all the above measures, the pigmentation tend to persist, then i would advise that you should see a dermatologist as there are various other measures for the treatment of pigmented skin like the use of chemical peels, dermabrasion etc which a dermatologist can decide according to the type of scars..
Hope it helps
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
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