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How To Treat Hyper Pigmentation?
hi i am nl.,.nda .I am suffering from hyper pigmentation from last few years.I have taken treatment also but i am not satisfied with the treatment .Dr has suggested me melacare as on trial basis. but now he suggested to discontinue it. what should i do now .Kindly suggest.
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Wed, 9 Jul 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM.
From Your description it is not clear what kind of hyperpigmentation you are having. From my observation of your history it seems you are having melasma.
Melasma is a kind of hyperpigmentation seen mostly in females of middle age and 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
From Your description it is not clear what kind of hyperpigmentation you are having. From my observation of your history it seems you are having melasma.
Melasma is a kind of hyperpigmentation seen mostly in females of middle age and 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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