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Suggest A Remedy For Dark Patches Due To Fungal Infection
i am 25 yrs old lady. i had an fungal infection in between my legs abt 1 yr ago. which has been cured by medication now.But the infection has left the dark patches around. my skin colour is wheatish in colour .Please suggest me as i will be getting married in 4months..Please suggest any medication .
Wed, 31 Dec 2014
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You have developed Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation/PIH.
PIH is a non-specific reaction to any inflammatory insult to the skin and manifest as dark patches.
PIH is a very common in response to fungal infections of the groin. However, these dark patches usually resolves with time provided the infection is kept in check.
If I was the treating doctor I would have suggested a pigment lightening cream e.g kojic acid based cream once or twice daily to hasten its resolution.
This is a prescription product and therefore I suggest you to talk to a doctor for the needful.
Regards
You have developed Post-inflammatory Hyperpigmentation/PIH.
PIH is a non-specific reaction to any inflammatory insult to the skin and manifest as dark patches.
PIH is a very common in response to fungal infections of the groin. However, these dark patches usually resolves with time provided the infection is kept in check.
If I was the treating doctor I would have suggested a pigment lightening cream e.g kojic acid based cream once or twice daily to hasten its resolution.
This is a prescription product and therefore I suggest you to talk to a doctor for the needful.
Regards
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