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Dark Spots On Sides Of Nose, On Chin, Dry Skin. Prescribed Zimig Cream. Permanent Cure?

hello doctor, i am a female of 27 years old. i am suffering from dark marks on sides of my nose and below lips on my chin for 1 and a half years. i have a baby of 6 months. when i consulted a dermatologist he gave me zimig cream . though the dryness and itching stopped the dark marks are still there. can u please suggest a remedy.
Mon, 11 Feb 2013
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Hi, as you have mentioned the dark marks are there 18 months( were there before you were pregnant). this is postinflamatory hyperpigmentation .
Zimig cream is anti fungal agent , now you can stop using it as there is only pgmentation
You can take following treatment:

hydroquinone2% cream mixed with hydrocortisone at night
sunscreen 25+ during the day.
tca spot peels
oral beta carotete and topical retinoids should be avoided till you are nursing the baby, start later.
contact a dermatologist for further evaluation of the cause and treatment if this doesnot help.
hope this adresses your concern
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Dark Spots On Sides Of Nose, On Chin, Dry Skin. Prescribed Zimig Cream. Permanent Cure?

Hi, as you have mentioned the dark marks are there 18 months( were there before you were pregnant). this is postinflamatory hyperpigmentation . Zimig cream is anti fungal agent , now you can stop using it as there is only pgmentation You can take following treatment: hydroquinone2% cream mixed with hydrocortisone at night sunscreen 25+ during the day. tca spot peels oral beta carotete and topical retinoids should be avoided till you are nursing the baby, start later. contact a dermatologist for further evaluation of the cause and treatment if this doesnot help. hope this adresses your concern