What Causes Black Spots On The Back?

Posted on Tue, 3 Jan 2017

Question: dear doctors, pls help me. I am 33 male. I have attached images of my back.

My back is full of dark spots. I want to get fairer & clear back.

My lower back is also very dark. My waist is very dark. what would be the reason? I have seen my friends back. they have clear back.

pls suggest some good medicines. I know that u cannot write medicines online. pls write down the medicines & how to apply.. all those details. I will go to my family physician to get prescription.

pls look at the uploaded images of my back & lower back.Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Chemical peel sessions for dark spots and pigmentation

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr. kakkar(dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and i have reviewed the image.
In addition to the medical treatment i suggested in my earlier reply you may take a few sessions of chemical peeling from your treating dermatologist. Glycolic acid chemical peel is particularly good for post acne dark spots and pigmentation.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (17 hours later)

Thank you. You have already answered my previous query. I was looking for an answer from another Dermatologist. How will I go about it? Can u pls send this question along with my photos to another Dermatologist?

I am sorry I am not trying to be sarcastic. I really liked your answer & appreciate your help but just wanted an alternate opinion. Thank you.

Can u pls send this question along with my photos to another Dermatologist?

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I suggest you to take a few sessions of chemical peel and microdermabrasion

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

I am sorry about that. I am not authorized to redirect to another doctor. If you are not satisfied with my answer below you may contact customer care team. They might be able to help you.
As far as pigmentation on your back is concerned I can try to guide you a little more about that so that it is more helpful to you.
Pigmentation on back responds very well to exfoliative treatment i.e either chemical peel or dermabrasion. These can be done at a doctor's office. There are different types of chemical peel and all of them work to exfoliate dead skin cells and the pigment contained within those cells.
Chemical peeling sessions can be alternated with sessions of Dermabrasion which also serves to mechanically exfoliate dead skin and pigment. The new skin that regenerates after exfoliation is lighter and healthier.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (44 minutes later)

Thank you but what would be the cost of the treatment? seems to be an expensive one.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Chemical peel and microdermabrasion

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Yes, cost of peeling and dermabrasion would depend on the area affected. A session might cost about 2-3k and you would probably need 4-6 sessions at least.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee