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Suggest Treatment For Dark Pigmentation On The Face

sir...my name is karunakaran my problem is that my face is very black coloured but rest of the whole body is good, i consulted dermatologist he is prescribed a medicine named kojitin twice a day and glycolic acid day by day night and melapik (hydroquinone) same day by day...is these are helpful to my face blackening...plz give your suggestions...thank you....
Tue, 15 Mar 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain dark pigmentation of skin of face can occur due to causes like tanning caused by overexposure to sun, exposure to heat and certain chemicals, hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiency etc..
The treatment is composed for it is composed depigmentation facewashes and topical creams along with certain techniques applied over the skin to remove dead skin layer and also remove pigmentation..
Kojitin containing Kojic acid while glycolic acid and hydroquinone containing creams are helpful in treatment of hyperpigmentation..
Along with it you can start washing your face with Salicylic acid and glycolic acid containing facewash..
Apply Vitamin E and C containing creams..
Exfoliate your skin twice a week with a gentle scrub..
Take Vitamin C supplements and drink plenty of water..
You can also go for treatments like Photofacial, Microdermabrasion and chemical peeling.

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Dark Pigmentation On The Face

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain dark pigmentation of skin of face can occur due to causes like tanning caused by overexposure to sun, exposure to heat and certain chemicals, hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiency etc.. The treatment is composed for it is composed depigmentation facewashes and topical creams along with certain techniques applied over the skin to remove dead skin layer and also remove pigmentation.. Kojitin containing Kojic acid while glycolic acid and hydroquinone containing creams are helpful in treatment of hyperpigmentation.. Along with it you can start washing your face with Salicylic acid and glycolic acid containing facewash.. Apply Vitamin E and C containing creams.. Exfoliate your skin twice a week with a gentle scrub.. Take Vitamin C supplements and drink plenty of water.. You can also go for treatments like Photofacial, Microdermabrasion and chemical peeling. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.