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I Am Getting Dark Pigmentation On My Face And Neck.
Question: I am getting dark pigmentation on my face and neck. How to get rid of it?
I am getting dark pigmentation on my face and neck. How to get rid of it?
Brief Answer:
Lichen planus pigmentosus, melasma; upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
There are many causes of pigmentation of face and neck.
It could be due to lichen planus pigmentosus, melasma and pigmented cosmetic dermatitis.
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Lichen planus pigmentosus, melasma; upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
There are many causes of pigmentation of face and neck.
It could be due to lichen planus pigmentosus, melasma and pigmented cosmetic dermatitis.
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
Lichen planus pigmentosus, melasma; upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
There are many causes of pigmentation of face and neck.
It could be due to lichen planus pigmentosus, melasma and pigmented cosmetic dermatitis.
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Lichen planus pigmentosus, melasma; upload pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
There are many causes of pigmentation of face and neck.
It could be due to lichen planus pigmentosus, melasma and pigmented cosmetic dermatitis.
I would recommend you to upload the pictures of the affected areas under the report section of the site so that I can have a clearer picture of the condition and can guide you accordingly.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
please find the attached pictures
please find the attached pictures
Brief Answer:
Can’t see any pictures, upload them again
Detailed Answer:
I can’t see any pictures.
I would recommend you to upload them again under the report section of the site or mail them to YYYY@YYYY as “ Attention: Dr Asmeet”.
Can’t see any pictures, upload them again
Detailed Answer:
I can’t see any pictures.
I would recommend you to upload them again under the report section of the site or mail them to YYYY@YYYY as “ Attention: Dr Asmeet”.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
Can’t see any pictures, upload them again
Detailed Answer:
I can’t see any pictures.
I would recommend you to upload them again under the report section of the site or mail them to YYYY@YYYY as “ Attention: Dr Asmeet”.
Can’t see any pictures, upload them again
Detailed Answer:
I can’t see any pictures.
I would recommend you to upload them again under the report section of the site or mail them to YYYY@YYYY as “ Attention: Dr Asmeet”.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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I hope this is visible
Brief Answer:
seems to be due to Lichen planus pigmentosus/ acanthosis nigricans
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached pictures and it seems to be either lichen planus pigmentosus or acanthosis nigricans.
I would recommend you to get your thyroid function tests, fasting insulin levels and fasting blood sugar levels checked as sometimes derangement of these are associated with acanthosis.
Meanwhile, apply a topical steroid like mometasone cream on the affected dark areas twice daily along with a frequent and regular application of a broad-spectrum sunscreen ( faceguard gel ) on the entire face and neck 2-3 times during the day time for 2 weeks.
Also take antioxidant like capsule Antoxid HC once daily.
These are prescription drugs and should be taken under the supervision of the doctor.
Avoid direct sun exposure, cosmetics and use stole, scarf whenever out in the sun.
seems to be due to Lichen planus pigmentosus/ acanthosis nigricans
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached pictures and it seems to be either lichen planus pigmentosus or acanthosis nigricans.
I would recommend you to get your thyroid function tests, fasting insulin levels and fasting blood sugar levels checked as sometimes derangement of these are associated with acanthosis.
Meanwhile, apply a topical steroid like mometasone cream on the affected dark areas twice daily along with a frequent and regular application of a broad-spectrum sunscreen ( faceguard gel ) on the entire face and neck 2-3 times during the day time for 2 weeks.
Also take antioxidant like capsule Antoxid HC once daily.
These are prescription drugs and should be taken under the supervision of the doctor.
Avoid direct sun exposure, cosmetics and use stole, scarf whenever out in the sun.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
seems to be due to Lichen planus pigmentosus/ acanthosis nigricans
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached pictures and it seems to be either lichen planus pigmentosus or acanthosis nigricans.
I would recommend you to get your thyroid function tests, fasting insulin levels and fasting blood sugar levels checked as sometimes derangement of these are associated with acanthosis.
Meanwhile, apply a topical steroid like mometasone cream on the affected dark areas twice daily along with a frequent and regular application of a broad-spectrum sunscreen ( faceguard gel ) on the entire face and neck 2-3 times during the day time for 2 weeks.
Also take antioxidant like capsule Antoxid HC once daily.
These are prescription drugs and should be taken under the supervision of the doctor.
Avoid direct sun exposure, cosmetics and use stole, scarf whenever out in the sun.
seems to be due to Lichen planus pigmentosus/ acanthosis nigricans
Detailed Answer:
I have reviewed the attached pictures and it seems to be either lichen planus pigmentosus or acanthosis nigricans.
I would recommend you to get your thyroid function tests, fasting insulin levels and fasting blood sugar levels checked as sometimes derangement of these are associated with acanthosis.
Meanwhile, apply a topical steroid like mometasone cream on the affected dark areas twice daily along with a frequent and regular application of a broad-spectrum sunscreen ( faceguard gel ) on the entire face and neck 2-3 times during the day time for 2 weeks.
Also take antioxidant like capsule Antoxid HC once daily.
These are prescription drugs and should be taken under the supervision of the doctor.
Avoid direct sun exposure, cosmetics and use stole, scarf whenever out in the sun.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Brief Answer:
Lichen planus pigmentosus or pigmented cosmetic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
I have gone through the new photographs.
It seems to be lichen planus pigmentosus or pigmented cosmetic dermatitis.
Both are chronic and refractory disorders which will take time to improve.
I would recommend you to start with topical steroid like momate cream on dark patches twice daily along with faceguard sunscreen gel on the entire face and neck during day time.
Also take antioxidant like tablet Antoxid HC once daily for 2 months.
You need to consult a dermatologist and take these medicines under supervision.
Lichen planus pigmentosus or pigmented cosmetic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
I have gone through the new photographs.
It seems to be lichen planus pigmentosus or pigmented cosmetic dermatitis.
Both are chronic and refractory disorders which will take time to improve.
I would recommend you to start with topical steroid like momate cream on dark patches twice daily along with faceguard sunscreen gel on the entire face and neck during day time.
Also take antioxidant like tablet Antoxid HC once daily for 2 months.
You need to consult a dermatologist and take these medicines under supervision.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
Lichen planus pigmentosus or pigmented cosmetic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
I have gone through the new photographs.
It seems to be lichen planus pigmentosus or pigmented cosmetic dermatitis.
Both are chronic and refractory disorders which will take time to improve.
I would recommend you to start with topical steroid like momate cream on dark patches twice daily along with faceguard sunscreen gel on the entire face and neck during day time.
Also take antioxidant like tablet Antoxid HC once daily for 2 months.
You need to consult a dermatologist and take these medicines under supervision.
Lichen planus pigmentosus or pigmented cosmetic dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
I have gone through the new photographs.
It seems to be lichen planus pigmentosus or pigmented cosmetic dermatitis.
Both are chronic and refractory disorders which will take time to improve.
I would recommend you to start with topical steroid like momate cream on dark patches twice daily along with faceguard sunscreen gel on the entire face and neck during day time.
Also take antioxidant like tablet Antoxid HC once daily for 2 months.
You need to consult a dermatologist and take these medicines under supervision.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Should momate be applied along with sunscreen? Or can it be singly applied?
Should momate be applied along with sunscreen? Or can it be singly applied?
Brief Answer:
Apply momate cream followed by sunscreen on entire face
Detailed Answer:
Momate cream to be applied only on dark areas followed by application of sunscreen on the entire face 2-3 times during the day.
Apply momate cream followed by sunscreen on entire face
Detailed Answer:
Momate cream to be applied only on dark areas followed by application of sunscreen on the entire face 2-3 times during the day.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Brief Answer:
Apply momate cream followed by sunscreen on entire face
Detailed Answer:
Momate cream to be applied only on dark areas followed by application of sunscreen on the entire face 2-3 times during the day.
Apply momate cream followed by sunscreen on entire face
Detailed Answer:
Momate cream to be applied only on dark areas followed by application of sunscreen on the entire face 2-3 times during the day.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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