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Suggest Remedies For Dark Pigmentation On The Cheeks

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Posted on Mon, 14 Nov 2016
Question: Hi Doctor,

I have very bad pigmentation on both my cheeks. Picture attached. Please help. Any diet plan or ointment or best treatment to get rid of these..they're nasty. Thank you
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Melasma, triple combination cream & sunscreen

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being at Health Care Magic
I have reviewed the attached pictures and you are having melasma.
It is a chronic pigmentation disorder of the skin.

If I were your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply a cream containing triple combination like tretinoin, hydroquinone and flucinolone acetonide on the dark patches at night along with a broad spectrum sunscreen on the entire face at intervals of 3-4 hours during the day time.

This needs to be continued for 4-6 weeks but under doctors's supervision to monitor any side effects.
This is a prescription drug and you need to see the doctor in person to get it.

Let me know if you've any further queries.

Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Suggest Remedies For Dark Pigmentation On The Cheeks

Brief Answer: Melasma, triple combination cream & sunscreen Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at Health Care Magic I have reviewed the attached pictures and you are having melasma. It is a chronic pigmentation disorder of the skin. If I were your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply a cream containing triple combination like tretinoin, hydroquinone and flucinolone acetonide on the dark patches at night along with a broad spectrum sunscreen on the entire face at intervals of 3-4 hours during the day time. This needs to be continued for 4-6 weeks but under doctors's supervision to monitor any side effects. This is a prescription drug and you need to see the doctor in person to get it. Let me know if you've any further queries. Regards Dr Asmeet