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Hyper Pigmentation Around Neck, Suggested Glycolic Peeling. History Of Using Melacare. Is Peeling Right Option?

I have used Melacare for 3 years for fair skin which showed good results. Whenever, I stopped it for a while always the skin turned darker. Recently developed hyperpigmentation aroung neck and so stopped using melacare. Visted a Dermotologist who suggested me peels. She has done 20% glycolic peel and had adviced 6 peels. The peeling took a long process nearly 20 days, my skin is rough and dry and looks dull. my doctor says the peeling is incomplete and need to keep doing more. I had gone through peeling reviews but have seen very few cases where peeling had taken 20 days. Is this due to usage of melacare fo prolonged period? Is peeling the right option for me? Should i continue with more peels? Please suggest.
Wed, 26 Dec 2012
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Hi ,
Thanks for writing in.
The problem can be acanthosis nigricans,tanning etc.

Without actual visualisation of the skin it is not possible to comment on nature of pigmentation.

Sun protection is most important for any cosmetic treatment.
Use good quality sunscreen.
Avoid sun exposure.
Use brevoxyl face wash.
Apply Kojivit cream at night over dark spots.
Take lot of vitamin C in diet.

Glycolic peels is ideal treatment for this you can continue the sessions.5-6 sessions would be required
for good results.


Hope this helps.
Regards
DrSudarshan
MD
Dermatology.
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Hyper Pigmentation Around Neck, Suggested Glycolic Peeling. History Of Using Melacare. Is Peeling Right Option?

Hi , Thanks for writing in. The problem can be acanthosis nigricans,tanning etc. Without actual visualisation of the skin it is not possible to comment on nature of pigmentation. Sun protection is most important for any cosmetic treatment. Use good quality sunscreen. Avoid sun exposure. Use brevoxyl face wash. Apply Kojivit cream at night over dark spots. Take lot of vitamin C in diet. Glycolic peels is ideal treatment for this you can continue the sessions.5-6 sessions would be required for good results. Hope this helps. Regards DrSudarshan MD Dermatology.