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Suggest Medication For Brown Spots On Facial Skin
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I am 31 years old and in last few years have developed brown spots on my face. I m trying home made remedies such as aloe vera and Bio Oil but nothing is happening they are still there in fact have noticed that initially they are on nose now they have spread to both the cheeks. Please suggest which medication I go for.
I am 31 years old and in last few years have developed brown spots on my face. I m trying home made remedies such as aloe vera and Bio Oil but nothing is happening they are still there in fact have noticed that initially they are on nose now they have spread to both the cheeks. Please suggest which medication I go for.
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Mon, 29 Aug 2016
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I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complain it seems that brown spots are due to Melasma. Melasma leads to formation of brownish to black patches over the face and occurs commonly due to hormonal imbalances. It can occur due to causes like:
- Intake of Birth Control Pills.
- Pregnancy and child birth.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy.
- Hypothyroidism.
- Exposure to UV rays is overexposure to sun.
I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can do a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Wood Lamp's Test, hormonal assay and at times biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.
Melasma is slow to respond to treatment and generally the depigmentation creams can lighten the pigmentation and does not resolve it completely. In case if it is due to hormonal imbalances correction of the same can help. Cessation of hormone replacement therapy if you take any can be helpfum in improvement. Limit sun exposure and always apply sunscreen lotion when exposed to sun. As a part of treatment you can be advised Hydroquinone containing creams. Azelic acid and Kojic acid containing Creams are helpful. Vitamin C oral as well as topical can helpful. Metamizol containing ointments can also help.
Hope this information helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks and regards,
Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora
I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. As per your complain it seems that brown spots are due to Melasma. Melasma leads to formation of brownish to black patches over the face and occurs commonly due to hormonal imbalances. It can occur due to causes like:
- Intake of Birth Control Pills.
- Pregnancy and child birth.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy.
- Hypothyroidism.
- Exposure to UV rays is overexposure to sun.
I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can do a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Wood Lamp's Test, hormonal assay and at times biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.
Melasma is slow to respond to treatment and generally the depigmentation creams can lighten the pigmentation and does not resolve it completely. In case if it is due to hormonal imbalances correction of the same can help. Cessation of hormone replacement therapy if you take any can be helpfum in improvement. Limit sun exposure and always apply sunscreen lotion when exposed to sun. As a part of treatment you can be advised Hydroquinone containing creams. Azelic acid and Kojic acid containing Creams are helpful. Vitamin C oral as well as topical can helpful. Metamizol containing ointments can also help.
Hope this information helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks and regards,
Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora
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