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Suggest Treatment For Perioral Melanosis

hi i have perioral melanosis since 1 year my doctor said this is because of animea and suggested a kojic acic & vitamin C cream and some iron supplements. I have used the cream for more 3 months but I just find it useless and stop usinig it. But i am still taking the supplements and iron rich food, now these darkspots over my oral area become a little less visible. I just want to know that would my skin will become normal as i recover with my haemoglobin level or i need to consult another doctor.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your case history of Perioral Melanosis, my treatment advice is:
1. Avoid sun exposure and use a good sunscreen lotion with SPF more than 30.
2. Apply a Kojic Acid cream like Kojivit twice daily on the affected skin.
3. Take a vitamin B12 supplement once daily for 3 months.

If the problem persists, then consult a dermatologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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Suggest Treatment For Perioral Melanosis

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history of Perioral Melanosis, my treatment advice is: 1. Avoid sun exposure and use a good sunscreen lotion with SPF more than 30. 2. Apply a Kojic Acid cream like Kojivit twice daily on the affected skin. 3. Take a vitamin B12 supplement once daily for 3 months. If the problem persists, then consult a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Harshit Bhachech