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How To Get Rid Of Facial Dark Patches?
Hello Doctor, I am getting dark patches on both of my cheeks. I showed it to Skin specialist and she gave me Depi White cream to apply and leave it overnight. Because of that, my skin becoming reddish and then she told me to apply and leave it for 1 hour and wash it after. Suggested me to use sunscreen every time i go out. I followed everything what she said but still the patches are visible. Is there any way to get rid of those dark patches? Please help. I am a 39 years old male.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
You seem to have facial melanosis. There may be some cause like cosmetics, pollutants, sun exposure, vitamin B12 deficiency, internal diseases...etc. you consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and its cause. Kojic acid, vitamin C or glutathion may be taken for few months. Apply kojic acid containing gel at night and sun screen cream during day time to protect from sunrays. I think you may be alright after few months. I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
You seem to have facial melanosis. There may be some cause like cosmetics, pollutants, sun exposure, vitamin B12 deficiency, internal diseases...etc. you consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and its cause. Kojic acid, vitamin C or glutathion may be taken for few months. Apply kojic acid containing gel at night and sun screen cream during day time to protect from sunrays. I think you may be alright after few months. I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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