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Suggest Treatment For Hypopigmentation On Cheeks
Posted on
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
Answered on
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Question : ello Dr
I am XXXXXXX
I got hypopigmentation on my both cheeks.. I was using tricaneal which had gycolic acid and retinol and before that was in acctutane for 3 months..it was prescribed by my Dr..I started getting hypo on my both cheeks .right now I am applying sun screen generously 4 times a day and Dr prescribes momate and having iron tablets and multi vitamins tablets. I am using it for 15 days but no improvement..wat can I do ?
I am XXXXXXX
I got hypopigmentation on my both cheeks.. I was using tricaneal which had gycolic acid and retinol and before that was in acctutane for 3 months..it was prescribed by my Dr..I started getting hypo on my both cheeks .right now I am applying sun screen generously 4 times a day and Dr prescribes momate and having iron tablets and multi vitamins tablets. I am using it for 15 days but no improvement..wat can I do ?
Brief Answer:
Kindly send pictures of the affected area.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for posting your query to the forum.
I can understand your concern for the hypopigmentation over the cheeks. In view to help you best I request you to kindly upload few good resolution pictures of the affected area. For that you have a feature on the right side of the page or alternatively you can send your pictures at
YYYY@YYYY
With subject "Attention Dr Sanjay Kanodia "
Hope to hear soon from your side.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
MD-DERMATOLOGY
Kindly send pictures of the affected area.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for posting your query to the forum.
I can understand your concern for the hypopigmentation over the cheeks. In view to help you best I request you to kindly upload few good resolution pictures of the affected area. For that you have a feature on the right side of the page or alternatively you can send your pictures at
YYYY@YYYY
With subject "Attention Dr Sanjay Kanodia "
Hope to hear soon from your side.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
MD-DERMATOLOGY
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello Dr
I can't able it attach pics..it's says low memory. Wat to do..I have oica but unable to send it.
My both cheeks are very light than other areas.. Pls reply me wat to do
XXXXXXX 29 us NY marriage. Really worried about this Dr
I can't able it attach pics..it's says low memory. Wat to do..I have oica but unable to send it.
My both cheeks are very light than other areas.. Pls reply me wat to do
XXXXXXX 29 us NY marriage. Really worried about this Dr
Brief Answer:
Meet a proper dermatologist or take IInd opinion from another dermatologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Welcome back and thanks a lot for your follow up. A picture would be of more help in diagnosing the exact extent and grade of hypo-pigmentation and accordingly the best suggestions for the same.
I can get form your query that the hypo-pigmentation resulted by the use of combination cream which contained Retinaldehyde(0.1%),Glycolic acid (6%). On higher application of the cream it results in hypo-pigmentation of the area as happened in your case.
This kind of hypo-pigmentation can remain for few week to multiple of months depending on the grade and extent.
There are two approaches in the management of such kind of cases: the one is to make the hypo-pigmentation area darkened so that it matches with the normal skin.
The other is to make the rest of the skin lightened so that the contrast in skin could be less perceptible. In my patients I use either of the approaches depending on the situation.
I suggest you to meet a proper dermatologist or take a second opinion from another dermatologist to get better at the earliest. Momate is a steroid based cream so is to be applied with caution and never beyond a period of 2 weeks without proper evaluation.
My all best wishes for your healthy skin.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
MD-DERMATOLOGY
Meet a proper dermatologist or take IInd opinion from another dermatologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Welcome back and thanks a lot for your follow up. A picture would be of more help in diagnosing the exact extent and grade of hypo-pigmentation and accordingly the best suggestions for the same.
I can get form your query that the hypo-pigmentation resulted by the use of combination cream which contained Retinaldehyde(0.1%),Glycolic acid (6%). On higher application of the cream it results in hypo-pigmentation of the area as happened in your case.
This kind of hypo-pigmentation can remain for few week to multiple of months depending on the grade and extent.
There are two approaches in the management of such kind of cases: the one is to make the hypo-pigmentation area darkened so that it matches with the normal skin.
The other is to make the rest of the skin lightened so that the contrast in skin could be less perceptible. In my patients I use either of the approaches depending on the situation.
I suggest you to meet a proper dermatologist or take a second opinion from another dermatologist to get better at the earliest. Momate is a steroid based cream so is to be applied with caution and never beyond a period of 2 weeks without proper evaluation.
My all best wishes for your healthy skin.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
MD-DERMATOLOGY
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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