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Suggest Treatment For Hyper Pigmentation On Face
Dear sir,
In 2010 I went to goa with friends after coming back I got pigmentation on my face after 1 year my whole face become to dark then I visited dermatologist he given me melacare along with suntan 50spf I started applying melacare hardly 10 days as a cream in night my face got cleared with the pigmentation along with that my face become red due to melacare I stopped using that I approached another doctor he asked me use sunscreen and mekaglow but I hardly used two or three days sunscreen and started roaming in day with out protection then again pigmentation developed on my face I changed lots of doctor atleats 10/12 for same issue but still my problem is same everyone giving skin lightening and sunscreen now I am using ageban with Kojic acid and applying sunscreen in day and wearing cap and tieing scaf on face to protect from sun now skin becoming in normal tone but still pigmentation is there little I started applying Kojic from last two week can u pls help me to know how much it will take me to get rid of this dark patches from my face and what is the actual reason for repigmentation
In 2010 I went to goa with friends after coming back I got pigmentation on my face after 1 year my whole face become to dark then I visited dermatologist he given me melacare along with suntan 50spf I started applying melacare hardly 10 days as a cream in night my face got cleared with the pigmentation along with that my face become red due to melacare I stopped using that I approached another doctor he asked me use sunscreen and mekaglow but I hardly used two or three days sunscreen and started roaming in day with out protection then again pigmentation developed on my face I changed lots of doctor atleats 10/12 for same issue but still my problem is same everyone giving skin lightening and sunscreen now I am using ageban with Kojic acid and applying sunscreen in day and wearing cap and tieing scaf on face to protect from sun now skin becoming in normal tone but still pigmentation is there little I started applying Kojic from last two week can u pls help me to know how much it will take me to get rid of this dark patches from my face and what is the actual reason for repigmentation
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Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As per your query hyper-pigmentation on face is because of extreme sensitivity of your skin to sun light. It will cause re-pigmentation because of increased melanin production by melanocytes.
I would suggest you to :-
- Apply azelaic acid cream twice a day . Azelaic acid is natural extract of cereals which is effective and safe for use .
- Apply broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 15 while going outside , so that UV rays will not damage the skin further .
- wash your face twice a a day and exfoliate once a week .
- Apply vitamin E oil at night.
I condition doesn't get better in one month then consult dermatologist .
Doctor may recommend procedure like microneedling or chemical peeling depending upon your condition.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As per your query hyper-pigmentation on face is because of extreme sensitivity of your skin to sun light. It will cause re-pigmentation because of increased melanin production by melanocytes.
I would suggest you to :-
- Apply azelaic acid cream twice a day . Azelaic acid is natural extract of cereals which is effective and safe for use .
- Apply broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 15 while going outside , so that UV rays will not damage the skin further .
- wash your face twice a a day and exfoliate once a week .
- Apply vitamin E oil at night.
I condition doesn't get better in one month then consult dermatologist .
Doctor may recommend procedure like microneedling or chemical peeling depending upon your condition.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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