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How To Get Rid Of Dark Patches Around My Nose Bridge?
I am a 32 y/o black male and for a large part of my life i have had these dark patches on both sides of the bridge of my nose. They seem like dark circles but it not in circle at all, also my entire face is darker than the rest of my body. But those dark patches are even darker than my face. Think you can help me or point me in the right direction to lighten/evening out my skin complexion and getting rid of the dark patches?
Wed, 31 Dec 2014
Hello,
It seems you are having a skin condition called Melasma.
Melasma is a kind of hyperpigmentation that is dictated by hormones and sunlight.
It treatment is challenging but with proper regimen good results can be achieved.
Usually the treatment is divided into clinic based treatment and home based.
At clinic, I suggest series of chemical peels like glycolic, Jessner, TCA with or without microdermabrasion.
At home you can apply cream containing kojic acid, arbutin, etc and vitamin C serum for maintenance.
Use high SPF sunscreen on regular basis.
Use glycolic acid based facewash.
Hope this will take care of your issue.
Dr Hardik Pitroda
It seems you are having a skin condition called Melasma.
Melasma is a kind of hyperpigmentation that is dictated by hormones and sunlight.
It treatment is challenging but with proper regimen good results can be achieved.
Usually the treatment is divided into clinic based treatment and home based.
At clinic, I suggest series of chemical peels like glycolic, Jessner, TCA with or without microdermabrasion.
At home you can apply cream containing kojic acid, arbutin, etc and vitamin C serum for maintenance.
Use high SPF sunscreen on regular basis.
Use glycolic acid based facewash.
Hope this will take care of your issue.
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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