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How To Cure Dark Patches Noticed On Cheeks?

Dear Doctor,
I have been suffering from pigmentation for more than an year. i am having dark patches on my cheeks which look really bad. I also have some pimple marks on my face which are not going at all despite various treatments.I have undergone treatment with many doctors.please help me out.
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
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Hello,
Thank you for writing to HCM.

Pigmentation may be due to post inflammation, photodamage, post acne, hormonal, Nevus, etc
I would advice you to wash your face with 1% glycolic acid face wash twice daily.
Use melacare cream over the hyperpigmented area only, daily night for 1 month.
Take tablet vitamin C daily once for 1 month.

Apply sunscreen 30mins before you go out in Sun.

We need a clinical picture to Diagnose what pigmentation you have and for further management.

Regards.
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How To Cure Dark Patches Noticed On Cheeks?

Hello, Thank you for writing to HCM. Pigmentation may be due to post inflammation, photodamage, post acne, hormonal, Nevus, etc I would advice you to wash your face with 1% glycolic acid face wash twice daily. Use melacare cream over the hyperpigmented area only, daily night for 1 month. Take tablet vitamin C daily once for 1 month. Apply sunscreen 30mins before you go out in Sun. We need a clinical picture to Diagnose what pigmentation you have and for further management. Regards.