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What Causes Skin Hyper Pigmentation Post Antiretroviral Treatment?

Posted on Thu, 28 May 2015

Question: hi my skin darkened after using ARVs . what can i use to maintain my light skin am 43yrs old

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use a Hydroquinone based cream along with Sun protection

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have taken note of your query and I have understood it.

Hyperpigmentation is a well known appearance related side effect of antiretroviral treatment.

You may use a pigment reducing cream containing 4% Hydroquinone, once or twice daily.

Also use a broad spectrum sunscreen, throughout the day, specially on sun exposed body parts.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (6 hours later)

hi
how do i get rid of old herpes zoster scars from my belly. which creams do you recomend.

thanks

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

Brief Answer:
Use Hydroquinone cream

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a common complication of herpes zoster.

You may use the same cream which I had advised earlier i.e Hydroquinone 4% cream, twice daily, to gradually fade away spots.

Regards

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