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Suggest Remedies For Dark Patches On Face

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Posted on Fri, 22 Apr 2016
Question: Hi,
I am getting dark patches in face.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Sunscreen &either azaleic acid 20%Or kojic acid 2%along with chemical peel

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.

You seem to have melasma which is brownish discoloration of sun exposed skin of face; malar area, nose and forehead.

I request you to kindly upload an Image so that I am able to guide you better. You may upload an Image either at "Reports Section" Or you may mail me at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line as Attention:Dr.Kakkar.

You must use a broad spectrum sunscreen, during the day e.g Sebamed 50 spf sunscreen lotion Or Neutrogena spf 50 sunscreen. Use sunscreen, throughout the day, specially when outdoors. Reapply every 2-3 hours on all of face.
At night you may use a pigment reducing topical preparation e.g Aziderm 20% gel Or cream (contains 20% azaleic acid) over dark patches; rub it in. Alternatively you may use a 2% kojic acid cream e.g Kojic cream, twice daily.
These are prsecription products and I suggest you to use them under supervision of a dermatologist.
In addition to sun protection and pigment reducing cream you may also opt for a few sessions of chemical peeling from a dermatologist near you e.g glycolic acid chemical peel is particularly useful for reducing facial hyperpigmentation.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (15 minutes later)
Hi Kakkar,

Thanks a lot.

I have uploaded my recent photo in reports section.

Regards,
XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (18 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Melasma/ facial melanosis

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Thank you. I have reviewed the Image. Yes it is melasma/ facial melanosis.
I would recommend sessions of yellow peel in place of glycolic peel. Sunscreen during the day and Kojic cream, twice daily, morning and at night.

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Remedies For Dark Patches On Face

Brief Answer: Sunscreen &either azaleic acid 20%Or kojic acid 2%along with chemical peel Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you for writing to us I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern. You seem to have melasma which is brownish discoloration of sun exposed skin of face; malar area, nose and forehead. I request you to kindly upload an Image so that I am able to guide you better. You may upload an Image either at "Reports Section" Or you may mail me at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line as Attention:Dr.Kakkar. You must use a broad spectrum sunscreen, during the day e.g Sebamed 50 spf sunscreen lotion Or Neutrogena spf 50 sunscreen. Use sunscreen, throughout the day, specially when outdoors. Reapply every 2-3 hours on all of face. At night you may use a pigment reducing topical preparation e.g Aziderm 20% gel Or cream (contains 20% azaleic acid) over dark patches; rub it in. Alternatively you may use a 2% kojic acid cream e.g Kojic cream, twice daily. These are prsecription products and I suggest you to use them under supervision of a dermatologist. In addition to sun protection and pigment reducing cream you may also opt for a few sessions of chemical peeling from a dermatologist near you e.g glycolic acid chemical peel is particularly useful for reducing facial hyperpigmentation. Regards