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Suggest Treatment To To Improve Skin Complexion

Posted on Mon, 5 May 2014

Question: Hello . I am an indian. I have a tan complexion. I really wish to get a beige or light complexion. I know it's not necessary but i like my skin that way. I have tried many creams but see no result. Now i am using melalite n spf 40 since ten days. I have yet to see an improvement. I use skinlite before sleep. Is it possible to lighten skin tone by 4-5 shades? When will i see results?

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer: chemical peel with sun protection Detailed Answer: Hello dear, Welcome to healthcaremagic. I have read your query and understood your concern. Actually complexion of a person can be improved to some extent but it cannot be changed. One can improve the tone and quality of skin by various methods . I usually advice my patients combination of topical medications with chemical peels. Various peels containing glycolic acid/ kojic acid/ lactic acid etc are available . The procedure is done by an experienced dermatologist as an opd procedure. Alongwith a strict sun protection is advisable. I will advice you to stop applying skinlite cream as it is a steroid containing cream that when used for long leads to harmful side effects in the form of pigmentation, increased hair growth , stria, arrophy on face and many more. So you may discuss about the chemical peels with the your dermatologist also. I hope I am able to solve your query. If you have any further query you may ask me. Stay healthy.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Charu Bansal (39 minutes later)

Ma'am, the thing is that the skin on my face is type v and that on my body is type iii. Perhaps, due to sun exposure. Therefore, i want to know if i can get my original complexion. I have had chemical peels in the past but my skin is very sensitive and i had some bad effects. Even the doctor advised me to refrain from peels. Can u pls tell about the efficiency of melalite forte and skinlite? I just want to get rid of my permatan. Also, skin on my scalp is as light as my inner body. Is that any indication of my natural colour? Sorry i mean type 4 on my face and type 3 on my body

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer: chances of original complexion are present. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, Welcome again. If your skin type has changed later due to sun exposure then there are always chances of getting back the original complexion. I usually dont advice my patients to apply triple combination creams like skinlite. As it will initially improve the complexion of your skin for sure but with time the side effects will be many more. Specially skinlite brand is so often available over the counter in our country that most of the patients currently are applying it and coming to us with undue aide effects. melalite forte is a safer combination that you can use in night time. Other options are creams containing glycolic acid 12 percent /vitamin c serum/ retinol containing capsules. These are safer and effective preparations available. But sun protection is strictly advisable. I hope I am able to solve your query. If you have any further query you may ask me. GOOD LUCK.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Charu Bansal (1 hour later)

Thank u, ma'am. I want to ask u how long will it take to get rid of permatan? Also, do you endorse glutathione capsules? Are they effective? Which option is better-pills or syringe?

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (17 hours later)

Brief Answer: may take 1-2 months Detailed Answer: Hello dear, Welcome again. It may take a month or so to get rid of the tanning. I personally dont prescribe glutathione capsules . Such oral preparations dont help much. instead you must increase intake of freah fruits and green vegetables in diet as they are best anti oxidants. I hope I am able to solve your query. If you don't have further questions, you may close the discussion and rate it. Good luck.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj