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Right Side Of Face Has Turned Black. How Can I Get Rid Of This Tan?
Hallo Dr. I am NK and 45 year old, I am a S/w Engg. since last six month i notice that the right side of my face turned black. perhaps due to direct sun stroke while driving in the day time. pl advice some medicine / creams to remove these black tans. However would like to tell you that I use Lakme Moisturizer regularly. Thanks.
Tue, 30 Oct 2012
Hi NK,
You have developed photopigmentation.
First thing that you should do is to prevent further photodamage. This can be done by wrapping cloth over the face or by using broad spectrum sunscreen. Oral photoprotective drugs can also be taken.
Moisturizer will not play any role in photopigmentation.
Already developed pigmentation can be treated by demelanising agents as advised by a dermatologist.
Regards,
Dr.Ajit Singh
MD - Skin & VD
You have developed photopigmentation.
First thing that you should do is to prevent further photodamage. This can be done by wrapping cloth over the face or by using broad spectrum sunscreen. Oral photoprotective drugs can also be taken.
Moisturizer will not play any role in photopigmentation.
Already developed pigmentation can be treated by demelanising agents as advised by a dermatologist.
Regards,
Dr.Ajit Singh
MD - Skin & VD
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