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How To Improve Skin Complexion?

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Posted on Tue, 9 Sep 2014
Question: i want to know about skin whitening i m dusky skin guy i want to improve my skin tone forever n want to be an pale skinned guy what to do ?? tel some which works n effective
and one more query is that i have open pores on check i want to make smoother forever what shall i do plz assist me
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Sunscreen, chemical peel, microdermabrasion, CO 2

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

Complexion of any person is has two components to it; constitutive, one which is predetermined by genetics and racial factors and usually cannot be changed with any treatment. The other component is due to external agents like sun exposure (Tan) and is amenable to treatment.

I would suggest that you use a broad spectrum sunscreen, that which offers both UV A as well as UV B protection throughout the day.

It is important to select the right sunscreen for desired effects. A sunscreen with minimum 30 SPF would be adequate. It should mention both UV B and UV A coverage.

It should be applied in the following quantity:

--3ml for face and neck(a little more than 1/2 teaspoon)
--3ml for each arm(a little more than 1/2 teaspoon).

A sunscreen should be applied every 2-3 hours.

At night you can use a cream containing one or more of the skin lightening agents e.g kojic acid, glycolic acid, or hydroquinone etc e.g Glyaha HQ cream/lotion OR Demelan cream, once daily at night to gradually fade away the pigmentation/Tan from the affected parts

You could also undergo a few sessions of skin lightening peels (Yellow peels/Retinol CT peel) OR Glycolic acid Peels, from a dermatologist to improve the complexion.

Your second concern is that of open pores. Pore size is also genetically determined. People who have oilier skin have a bigger pore size as compared who have a dry skin.

However, you may take various treatments to alter the pore size e.g Glycolic peeling sessions, microdermabrasion sessions, Fractional CO2 Laser resurfacing etc from a dermatologist.

regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (43 minutes later)
thank you for ur reply i m happy with ur reply hope i get nice look like u after following it ;)
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome

Detailed Answer:
Thanks you.

Thank you for posting your query on healthcaremagic

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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How To Improve Skin Complexion?

Brief Answer: Sunscreen, chemical peel, microdermabrasion, CO 2 Detailed Answer: Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic Complexion of any person is has two components to it; constitutive, one which is predetermined by genetics and racial factors and usually cannot be changed with any treatment. The other component is due to external agents like sun exposure (Tan) and is amenable to treatment. I would suggest that you use a broad spectrum sunscreen, that which offers both UV A as well as UV B protection throughout the day. It is important to select the right sunscreen for desired effects. A sunscreen with minimum 30 SPF would be adequate. It should mention both UV B and UV A coverage. It should be applied in the following quantity: --3ml for face and neck(a little more than 1/2 teaspoon) --3ml for each arm(a little more than 1/2 teaspoon). A sunscreen should be applied every 2-3 hours. At night you can use a cream containing one or more of the skin lightening agents e.g kojic acid, glycolic acid, or hydroquinone etc e.g Glyaha HQ cream/lotion OR Demelan cream, once daily at night to gradually fade away the pigmentation/Tan from the affected parts You could also undergo a few sessions of skin lightening peels (Yellow peels/Retinol CT peel) OR Glycolic acid Peels, from a dermatologist to improve the complexion. Your second concern is that of open pores. Pore size is also genetically determined. People who have oilier skin have a bigger pore size as compared who have a dry skin. However, you may take various treatments to alter the pore size e.g Glycolic peeling sessions, microdermabrasion sessions, Fractional CO2 Laser resurfacing etc from a dermatologist. regards