How Can I Get Rid Of Dark Line Across Nose?

Posted on Sat, 22 Feb 2014

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Sat, 22 Feb 2014 Answered on

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Question : i have a dark line across my nose.. it come about 5 years ago but it light now I notice it gotten darker.. how can I make go away. I am African American

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer: Try Hydroquinone based cream Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. This pigmentation can be removed by skin lightening cream. I prescribe hydroquinone based cream to my patients in the night. There is good response with this. Hydroquinone is a skin peeling agent. If necessary you may need to use sun screen along with it. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (20 hours later)

I tried using that it in past but it did not help in fact it made it worst. it there something else I can use

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (19 hours later)

Brief Answer: glycolic acid peels Detailed Answer: Hello If hydroquinone is not helping you, go for glycolic acid peels. These peels are used to remove superficial skin and pigmentation. This will give you good results. You can try it. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D