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What Causes Dark Skin Pigmentation On Face?
Question: Why do I have a very darker shade colour on my face than any other part of my body. It looks so different. Kindly give any suggestion.
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Pigmentation over the face could be result of sun exposure although there can be many other causes as well .
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if there is any associated pain or itching or discomfort.
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Kindly provide pictures and details
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Pigmentation over the face could be result of sun exposure although there can be many other causes as well .
I would like to have a look at the exact skin condition.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if there is any associated pain or itching or discomfort.
I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the pictures along with the above details.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I don't stay outside. Because I work in a biopharmaceutical company. So there is no chance of sun expose to skin. Some times I get pimples, black spots and oily skin also. So kindly suggest me.
Brief Answer:
Pigmentation skin ,take treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures.
You surely have a generalised pigmentation over the face along with few post acne scars .
Chemical peeling or dermabrasion would be really helpful in your case so to even the skin colour and improve the complexion.
You can see a nearby dermatologist and discuss these options .
For the time being ,you can start application of kojic acid cream over the pigmented areas of face twice daily .
Take oral vitamin c tablet once daily .
Include lots of citrus fruits and salads in your diet .
Avoid using mustard oil over scalp .
Use a medicated sunscreen with spf more than 26 regularly before going out in the sun .Apply it atleast thirty minutes before going out and re apply every three hourly.
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
Pigmentation skin ,take treatment
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I have seen the attached pictures.
You surely have a generalised pigmentation over the face along with few post acne scars .
Chemical peeling or dermabrasion would be really helpful in your case so to even the skin colour and improve the complexion.
You can see a nearby dermatologist and discuss these options .
For the time being ,you can start application of kojic acid cream over the pigmented areas of face twice daily .
Take oral vitamin c tablet once daily .
Include lots of citrus fruits and salads in your diet .
Avoid using mustard oil over scalp .
Use a medicated sunscreen with spf more than 26 regularly before going out in the sun .Apply it atleast thirty minutes before going out and re apply every three hourly.
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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