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Have Dark Patches In Skin. Oily Skin. Tried Madicin. Medications To Remove?

hi im 28 yrs old lady.since last year i have started dark patches in my skin specially in both cheeks.i have oily skin .somtime there is a itching in my cheeks but i do not do scratch it .but still mark is getting darker.i try madicin ,home remedy and homeyopathy also ...bt its still there plz help...which medicn i use to remove it.....
Wed, 8 May 2013
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Dark patches is rather a broad term. It can include any hyperpigmentary problems. The cause for your pigmentation has to be ascertained. A consultation with a dermatologist practicing cosmetology will help in diagnosis. Sunlight induced photo-pigmentation, freckles and UV spots, Melasma, Seborrhoeic melanosis, Addisonian pigmentation,Vitamin B12 deficiency, acanthosis nigricans etc are all causes of pigmentation and needs to be ruled out.

Avoid sunlight as much as possible and use a sunscreen daily during day time. A face wash containing 2 % salicylic acid will help in decreasing oiliness. Chemical peels will help if you take many sittings provided you rule out internal causes of pigmentation.
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Have Dark Patches In Skin. Oily Skin. Tried Madicin. Medications To Remove?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic Dark patches is rather a broad term. It can include any hyperpigmentary problems. The cause for your pigmentation has to be ascertained. A consultation with a dermatologist practicing cosmetology will help in diagnosis. Sunlight induced photo-pigmentation, freckles and UV spots, Melasma, Seborrhoeic melanosis, Addisonian pigmentation,Vitamin B12 deficiency, acanthosis nigricans etc are all causes of pigmentation and needs to be ruled out. Avoid sunlight as much as possible and use a sunscreen daily during day time. A face wash containing 2 % salicylic acid will help in decreasing oiliness. Chemical peels will help if you take many sittings provided you rule out internal causes of pigmentation. Hope this helped Take care