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What Causes Dark Slanting Patches On Either Side Of The Cheek Bones?

Hello My mom and I both have dark slanting patches on either side of the cheekbones. We have consulted a dermatologist who has given us a lightening cream, sun block & in my moms case , a pill as well since I think she has hyper pigmentation as well. Any assistance will be appreciated
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history your mother is having melasma.
My treatment advice is -
1. Avoid sun exposure and use a good sunscreen lotion with spf more than 30.
2. Apply a kojic acid cream like kojivit twice daily on affected skin.
3. Take a vitamin c supplement once daily for 3 months.
4. Other treatment options are topical hydroquinone and chemical peeling done by dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Dark Slanting Patches On Either Side Of The Cheek Bones?

Hi. As per your case history your mother is having melasma. My treatment advice is - 1. Avoid sun exposure and use a good sunscreen lotion with spf more than 30. 2. Apply a kojic acid cream like kojivit twice daily on affected skin. 3. Take a vitamin c supplement once daily for 3 months. 4. Other treatment options are topical hydroquinone and chemical peeling done by dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.