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Suggest Remedy For Pigmentation Around The Mouth

I was using CLOP-G until i realised it was a steriod, now i have stopped using it .Though my facial skin is become fine i have black pigmentation around my mouth, near nose and forehead.Can u pls suggest me the right kind of medication to this .Am 25yr old.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello. Thank you for writing to us

Uneven tone/ pigmentation is a common cause for concern in skin of color/ Asian skin.
You should use a broad spectrum sunscreen, regularly, throughout the day.
A sunscreen with minimum SPF 30 or more would serve fine.
You need to reapply every 2-3 hours and 15-20 mins before stepping out in the sun.
Besides sunscreen you may also use a cream containing one or more of the pigment reducing agents e.g kojic acid, hydroquinone, glycolic acid, arbutin etc.
In addition a few sessions of chemical peeling e.g Glycolic peel or Retices CT peel would also help.
I suggest you to visit a dermatologist and take his/ her advice for the needful.

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Suggest Remedy For Pigmentation Around The Mouth

Hello. Thank you for writing to us Uneven tone/ pigmentation is a common cause for concern in skin of color/ Asian skin. You should use a broad spectrum sunscreen, regularly, throughout the day. A sunscreen with minimum SPF 30 or more would serve fine. You need to reapply every 2-3 hours and 15-20 mins before stepping out in the sun. Besides sunscreen you may also use a cream containing one or more of the pigment reducing agents e.g kojic acid, hydroquinone, glycolic acid, arbutin etc. In addition a few sessions of chemical peeling e.g Glycolic peel or Retices CT peel would also help. I suggest you to visit a dermatologist and take his/ her advice for the needful. Regards