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Question: have high pigmentation on face and neck, do not travel much in sun. have visited doctor but even after 1 month of prescribed medication does not have much of a change.
Brief Answer:
Pigmentation , please provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same .
Now your problem is that of pigmentation of skin .
You seem to be taking many medicines for the same which should have helped in your case .
I would like to know more about your skin problem?
Since when do you have this pigmentation?
Do you use a sunscreen regularly?
Any itching over the pigmented areas?
Which all areas are involved?
Do you the mustard oil over scalp or face?
Also I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition before we can discuss the treatment options .
It would be great if you can click some close up pictures of the skin condition and upload them here on this page .
I am sure I will be able to help you in the same once you provide me the above details and the pictures .
Dr Geetika Paul
Pigmentation , please provide pictures
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same .
Now your problem is that of pigmentation of skin .
You seem to be taking many medicines for the same which should have helped in your case .
I would like to know more about your skin problem?
Since when do you have this pigmentation?
Do you use a sunscreen regularly?
Any itching over the pigmented areas?
Which all areas are involved?
Do you the mustard oil over scalp or face?
Also I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition before we can discuss the treatment options .
It would be great if you can click some close up pictures of the skin condition and upload them here on this page .
I am sure I will be able to help you in the same once you provide me the above details and the pictures .
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Having this problem for past 6 months
Use nutregena sunscreen daily
No itching
Face and neck
Use mustered oil in scalp sometimes
Pics attached
Use nutregena sunscreen daily
No itching
Face and neck
Use mustered oil in scalp sometimes
Pics attached
Brief Answer:
Take proper treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures .
You seem to be having a generalised pigmentation over the face which is more over the forehead . Now the most important thing for you to know is that you should totally avoid using mustard oil over your scalp. It tends to increase pigmentation over the forehead region in particular .
Now as far as the medicines that you are using are concerned, they are rightly prescribed and should help in your case. You just need to be patient and use them regularly .
Another important thing is that if you want early results, then you can discuss the option of chemical peeling or dermabrasion with your doctor. It helps in two ways. One is that it will bring about a quick improvement in skin color and second is that it will increase the efficacy of the medicines that you apply.
Also I would advise you to take oral vitamin c supplements along once a day which should again help in Improving the skin tone.
Regular use of a sunscreen is the most important part of your treatment . Remember to apply it atleast thirty minutes before going out in the sun . Reapply it every three hours if you stay in the sun.
Hope it answers your query
Please ask if you need any further clarifications
Dr Geetika Paul
Take proper treatment as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures .
You seem to be having a generalised pigmentation over the face which is more over the forehead . Now the most important thing for you to know is that you should totally avoid using mustard oil over your scalp. It tends to increase pigmentation over the forehead region in particular .
Now as far as the medicines that you are using are concerned, they are rightly prescribed and should help in your case. You just need to be patient and use them regularly .
Another important thing is that if you want early results, then you can discuss the option of chemical peeling or dermabrasion with your doctor. It helps in two ways. One is that it will bring about a quick improvement in skin color and second is that it will increase the efficacy of the medicines that you apply.
Also I would advise you to take oral vitamin c supplements along once a day which should again help in Improving the skin tone.
Regular use of a sunscreen is the most important part of your treatment . Remember to apply it atleast thirty minutes before going out in the sun . Reapply it every three hours if you stay in the sun.
Hope it answers your query
Please ask if you need any further clarifications
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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