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Suggest Treatment For Darker Pigmentation Across The Body
Question: I have brown complexion and on some part like legs and hand its darker. I want to mske it fairest .And I dont think its impossible .Please give me some advice.
Brief Answer:
Kojic acid based creams will be helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for asking HCM
I have gone through your query. Kojic acid based creams will be helpful. You can also use kojic acid soap. Taking vitamin c and vitamin E as oral supplements is also helpful.
You can also use ayurvedic proprietary creams like Himalaya anti blemishing cream or vicco turmeric.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
Kojic acid based creams will be helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for asking HCM
I have gone through your query. Kojic acid based creams will be helpful. You can also use kojic acid soap. Taking vitamin c and vitamin E as oral supplements is also helpful.
You can also use ayurvedic proprietary creams like Himalaya anti blemishing cream or vicco turmeric.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Well ,I am in usa right now.....Tell me something other than Vico turmeric ..Any other home remedies.Thanks for your time
Brief Answer:
Explained below.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.
Thank you for your follow up.
Kojic acid and vitamin c based creams like like Arbutin will be available. You can use that. You can also use kojic acid soap. That is also available in US.
Kojic acid is the better option to use. There are other agents like hydroquinone and tretinoin but better to avoid as they have more side effects.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if any thing not clear.
Thanks.
Explained below.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.
Thank you for your follow up.
Kojic acid and vitamin c based creams like like Arbutin will be available. You can use that. You can also use kojic acid soap. That is also available in US.
Kojic acid is the better option to use. There are other agents like hydroquinone and tretinoin but better to avoid as they have more side effects.
Hope this may help you. Let me know if any thing not clear.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Does kojic acid has also side effects?Can I just look for kojic acid in the market ?How soon can I see the result ?Is there any commin name ?Thank you
Brief Answer:
Explained below.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.
Thank you for your follow up.
You can ask for kojic acid cream and soap. That is its common name only. Some get side effects like skin irritation and itching but very rare. Results depends on the power of regeneration of your skin. It can range from 6 to 12 weeks. For some it may take more time.
Let me know if anything not clear. I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
Explained below.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.
Thank you for your follow up.
You can ask for kojic acid cream and soap. That is its common name only. Some get side effects like skin irritation and itching but very rare. Results depends on the power of regeneration of your skin. It can range from 6 to 12 weeks. For some it may take more time.
Let me know if anything not clear. I am happy to help you.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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