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Suffering From Hyper Pigmentation. Treatment?

Dear dr,
I have a problem with hyperpigmentation. This occured a year ago and it is still present upto now. I first noticed around my mouth (not in the mucosa) then around my left eye and around my anus. There was no itching but sometimes vesicles which later become crust off leaving no scar but pigmentation. I wonder why this happened to me and how can this be treated
Fri, 10 May 2013
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Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hi, you are having perioral and periorbital hypermelanosis.there may be some cause or idiopathic,i.e.without cause. If there is some cause, it may be vitamin deficiencies most probably vitamin B 12 deficiency, endocrinal diseases,anaemia, nutritional deficiency,irritant contact dermatitis due to cosmetics, hereditary, side effect of drugs,internal diseases etc.. You should be investigated to find out some cause and to treat it... And apply kojic acid and vitamin C containing cream twice day. Take vitamin C, vitamin E and glutathion. If needed take folic acid, iron, zinc.. Improve food intake, take good sleep. Avoid stress, worries.. Be positive... I hope you will improve.. Ok
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  Dr. Saurabh Gupta's  Response
Hello and Welcome to HCM,
Thanks for writing to us.
See a dermatologist for help treating hyperpigmentation.
Treat hyperpigmentation using over-the-counter medications
Apply any of the following topically to help to lighten dark areas of the skin.
Hydroquinone is a bleeching agent wich stops melanin.Melanin beeing the pigment cells that gives the color to our skin.Depending of cases,this medicine can be prescribed in different strengths.Don’t forget that higher strengths require a prescription.
Hope this helps you.
Wishing you good health...
Regards.
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Suffering From Hyper Pigmentation. Treatment?

Hi, you are having perioral and periorbital hypermelanosis.there may be some cause or idiopathic,i.e.without cause. If there is some cause, it may be vitamin deficiencies most probably vitamin B 12 deficiency, endocrinal diseases,anaemia, nutritional deficiency,irritant contact dermatitis due to cosmetics, hereditary, side effect of drugs,internal diseases etc.. You should be investigated to find out some cause and to treat it... And apply kojic acid and vitamin C containing cream twice day. Take vitamin C, vitamin E and glutathion. If needed take folic acid, iron, zinc.. Improve food intake, take good sleep. Avoid stress, worries.. Be positive... I hope you will improve.. Ok