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How To Treat Melasma On Face?

hi, how to remove melasma from my face. i consulted a dermatologist and he prescribed me lomella cream(Hydroquinone), I have used it more than six months. no use it appears again after end of usage of cream. Pls give me a solution to remove hyperpigmentation
Mon, 10 Aug 2015
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Hi dear ,

As per your query you have hyperpigmentation due to melasma . Well you have been using hydroquinone cream for last 6 month . Hydroquinone cream should not be used for so long without consulting dermatologist because of its side effects . I would suggest you to :-

- Immediately stop using this cream .

- Apply broad spectrum sunscreen whenever under sun exposure .

- Wash your face twice daily with mild soap and cold water .

-Apply kojic acid cream after washing face twice a day .

- Exfoliate your skin twice a week to remove dead skin .

Apply vitamin E oil at night .

If condition doesn't get better in a month then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe steroid ointment and retinoids . Doctor may also recommend laser therapy .

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How To Treat Melasma On Face?

Hi dear , As per your query you have hyperpigmentation due to melasma . Well you have been using hydroquinone cream for last 6 month . Hydroquinone cream should not be used for so long without consulting dermatologist because of its side effects . I would suggest you to :- - Immediately stop using this cream . - Apply broad spectrum sunscreen whenever under sun exposure . - Wash your face twice daily with mild soap and cold water . -Apply kojic acid cream after washing face twice a day . - Exfoliate your skin twice a week to remove dead skin . Apply vitamin E oil at night . If condition doesn t get better in a month then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may prescribe steroid ointment and retinoids . Doctor may also recommend laser therapy . Hope your concern has been resolved. Dr. Harry Maheshwari