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How To Cure Skin Discolouration And Pigmentation ?

I have been having skin discoloration on my nose brown pigment spots not roseaca and they are not raised but abnormal for me. When I have showed them to the derm. they either dont really see what I am talking about or they dont know? It very obvious to me.
Please let me know what you think.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

Welcome to healthcare magic.

From your description, I would consider the possibilities of melasma and freckles.

Melasma is a pigmentary disorder which worsens with exposure to sunlight, use of oral contraceptive pills and has a genetic predisposition.

Freckles occur due to sunlight exposure.

You could use a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 and above every 4 hours.

Use a lightening cream containing kojic acid, tetrahydrocoumarin, arbutin and liquorice at bedtime.

Physically avoid sun exposure by using a hat/ umbrella.

Eat healthy food rich in anti oxidants.

Hope this helps you.

Take care.

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How To Cure Skin Discolouration And Pigmentation ?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. From your description, I would consider the possibilities of melasma and freckles. Melasma is a pigmentary disorder which worsens with exposure to sunlight, use of oral contraceptive pills and has a genetic predisposition. Freckles occur due to sunlight exposure. You could use a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 and above every 4 hours. Use a lightening cream containing kojic acid, tetrahydrocoumarin, arbutin and liquorice at bedtime. Physically avoid sun exposure by using a hat/ umbrella. Eat healthy food rich in anti oxidants. Hope this helps you. Take care.