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Suggest Treatment For Brown Spots On The Chest

Posted on Mon, 1 Aug 2016

Question: Hi i developed these brown spots on my chest overnight - there is no pain or itching - what might these be and do i need any medocation? I am a 37 year old XXXXXXX woman. There was no injury and these appear lighter in the photo

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be post inflammatory hyperpigmentation

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, a dermatologist.
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it is looking like you have developed post inflammatory hyperpigmentation to some previous unnoticed injury or infection.
It is not looking like an overnight development.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply a cream containing kligman's formula having a combination of hydroquinone, mometasone and tretinoin on these dark spots at night along with application of a broad spectrum sunscreen lotion on your neck and upper chest at intervals of 3-4 hours during the day time.
This can be used for 10-12 weeks but under doctor's supervision as it's unsupervised use can lead to irritation and other side effects.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (23 minutes later)

Hi thanks. I bathe everyday and this did apprear ovvernight. There is no inflamation or disconfort. I tried to wipe it thinking its colour! Also as a child i was allergic to malaria drugs - is it safe for me to apply this?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
This cream can be safely used

Detailed Answer:
You can safely apply this medicine.
It has nothing to do with malaria medicines.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad