Suggest Treatment To Cure Pigmentation On Skin After Delivery

Posted on Thu, 3 Apr 2014

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Question : Hello dr... I m 29yrs old woman.....having two children......i hv dellivered a baby two weeks bfore....aftr c section delivery....my skin hv become darker....n facing pimples problem.....i hv a wheatish comlpaxion.....m a lactating mother.....plz suggest some remedies for healthy n glowing skin.....everyone is fair in my family except me....plz......help.....want a healthy n glowing skin....plzzzzzz

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: details required Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Pigmentation problem is common after delivery. I would like to know whether you are developing pigmentation only in a particular area like face or it is generalised darkening of skin. Please clear this point so I can help you better. Thank you

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (29 minutes later)

Hi Its general darkening...entire body skin hs become dark ...specially face hs becm tanned.....dis is my common problem....during pregnancy also i ws suffering frm tanned skin...specially face skin.....

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (21 hours later)

Brief Answer: glutathione capsules Detailed Answer: Hello There are antioxidant supplements available. Commonly known as white capsule. These contain glutathione and improve general fairness. However it is better to avoid these supplements during breast feeding. Till that time I advice you to apply sunscreen with spf more than 50. Later you can go for capsules. 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 (41 minutes later)

Ok....r der any home remedy dat i cn try to romove facial XXXXXXX ..i hv oily skin......is it gud to use figaro olive oil for face n body massage....? I hv a newborn baby girl....she hs dark hair on her body n specially on forehead...wat shud i do to remove those hair....wat skin care shud i take for her frm nw to get her healthy fair n glowin skin....however i knw fairness is depend on parents....my hubby n my elder son r fairest....being girl i want her to b blessed wid gud skin tone n texture....so wat cn i do frm nw...plz help....

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (44 hours later)

Brief Answer: use sunscreen Detailed Answer: Hello It's better to use a skin lightening cream like melalite. This will reduce the pigmentation. In addition use sunscreen in day. This will help in preventing tanning. For your child you can use sunscreen and minimize exposure to sun. This will help a bit, however as correctly mentioned by you skin color is an inherent property. 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 (1 hour later)

Is it safe using kojic acid cream during breastfeeding?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (37 hours later)

Brief Answer: it is safe Detailed Answer: Hello Yes you can apply kojic acid safely during breast feeding. It is one of the skin lightening creams commonly used. Thank you

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