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Suggest Treatment For Skin Pigmentation On Cheek
Question: I have got skin pigmentation on my cheek and i want to know what cream to to get rid off .
Brief Answer:
Kindly elaborate and send pictures of your skin issues.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for posting your query to the forum.
I can understand your concern for the skin pigmentation on your cheek area.
In view to help you best I request you to elaborate your concern in terms of following :
- Since how long you have this pigmentation.
- Is it present on one cheek or both the cheeks.
- Have you used any medications for the same.
I humbly request you to kindly upload few good resolution pictures of the affected area. For the same you have a feature on the right side of the page. Or else you can send your photos at
YYYY@YYYY and with subject as ATTN: Dr Sanjay Kanodia
Hope to hear soon from your side.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
MD-DERMATOLOGY
Kindly elaborate and send pictures of your skin issues.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for posting your query to the forum.
I can understand your concern for the skin pigmentation on your cheek area.
In view to help you best I request you to elaborate your concern in terms of following :
- Since how long you have this pigmentation.
- Is it present on one cheek or both the cheeks.
- Have you used any medications for the same.
I humbly request you to kindly upload few good resolution pictures of the affected area. For the same you have a feature on the right side of the page. Or else you can send your photos at
YYYY@YYYY and with subject as ATTN: 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
I have had the skin pigment for nearly 6 months and it is on both cheeks. I have being using the retreive cream for a week.
Brief Answer:
Melasma: various suggestions and guidance.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome again and thanks for posting your details. After analyzing the query I can get that you have the condition known as Melasma.
To tell you simply about this: it is a condition of hyperpigmentation occurring mainly over cheeks and sometimes on forehead too in superficial or deeper pigmentation. It is considered to be a hormonal problem due to unknown causes but hormones and ultraviolet light exposure are most common known cause of aggravation.
It is most commonly seen in females due to hormonal upsurge and down surge more commonly after pregnancy or during menopause.
If I were your treating dermatologist then would have prescribed a cream containing Kojic acid with arbutin and mulberry extract on one night and another cream containing Licorice extract the other night.
All these creams are to be applied in a very thin layer at night time only so that these should not be visible to naked eye. Apply at night time before sleeping. A pea size amount is sufficient to be applied to palm size area.
The most important of all is to use good quality sunscreen. It is of utmost importance and is also a must in day time. In my patients I suggest them to use for 3-4 times a day. It is should be used half an hour before going out. Say for if going out at 9 am then to be applied at 8:30 am and then re-applied every 3 hourly for 2-3 times.
A good nutritious diet containing lots of fruits and green vegetables is also very helpful.
I hope this information will help you. I will be glad to reply any further queries
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
MD- Dermatology
Melasma: various suggestions and guidance.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome again and thanks for posting your details. After analyzing the query I can get that you have the condition known as Melasma.
To tell you simply about this: it is a condition of hyperpigmentation occurring mainly over cheeks and sometimes on forehead too in superficial or deeper pigmentation. It is considered to be a hormonal problem due to unknown causes but hormones and ultraviolet light exposure are most common known cause of aggravation.
It is most commonly seen in females due to hormonal upsurge and down surge more commonly after pregnancy or during menopause.
If I were your treating dermatologist then would have prescribed a cream containing Kojic acid with arbutin and mulberry extract on one night and another cream containing Licorice extract the other night.
All these creams are to be applied in a very thin layer at night time only so that these should not be visible to naked eye. Apply at night time before sleeping. A pea size amount is sufficient to be applied to palm size area.
The most important of all is to use good quality sunscreen. It is of utmost importance and is also a must in day time. In my patients I suggest them to use for 3-4 times a day. It is should be used half an hour before going out. Say for if going out at 9 am then to be applied at 8:30 am and then re-applied every 3 hourly for 2-3 times.
A good nutritious diet containing lots of fruits and green vegetables is also very helpful.
I hope this information will help you. I will be glad to reply any further queries
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kumar Kanodia
MD- Dermatology
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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