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Arms skin has black pigmentation darker than regular skin colour. Black pigmentation covers both arms upto tshirt length. My guess, it is due to sun and pollution. Also, skin behind neck is darker. You advice will be hugely appreciated. Any ways to overcome this?

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Hi sir my skin has become dark from last 2 month after my pimples got healed now my skin has become dark i had a good radiant skin before my vacation when i was in 9th std now it darken completely i had a pigmentation of acne and it left my hole colour dark please give me the solution and can i get my skin colour back.

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Firstly don't panic Wash your face 3-4 times a day, keep yourself hydrated, drink 8-10 glasses of water daily Eat lots of green leafy vegetables and lemon And consult a dermatologist for medication a ...  Read More

My skin is getting dark and face is very dull . i dont use any makeup products i keep my face clean still its very dark and pigmentation around forehead , around the lips and neck . i have done. chemical peels but i didnt find any useful .

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Some times stress, Hormonal imbalance, malnutrition, oxidative stress, life style, these are the reasons behind the getting skin darker. Identify any relative issue in your case. Take healthy food, mo ...  Read More

I am having uneven skin tone , dark circles, pigmentation on face . Kindly tell me what to do. Also I am facing hairloss

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Hi. Most common reason for skin darkening is sun exposure so start using a good medicated sunscreen everyday every 2hourly. You can take some treatment like microdermabrasion or peeling with a dermato ...  Read More

I have dark spots below my eye, Need best and affordable consultation for face pigmentation and dark spots.

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Thanks for the query. Dark spots could mean many things. I assume what you mean is probably post acne pigmentation or post inflammatory pigmentation. Targeting through a single agent may not always be ...  Read More

I have dark pigmentation of skin on my face. Used potato juice mixed with lemon to treat pimples which caused the black patch. Have used Persol AC 2.5 gel but the skin is darkening day by day. Due to my job I have to stay outdoors in sun a lot. Kindly advise the necessary treatment. Thank You.

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Treatment Depends on the type and depth of skin colour.. please send photos for proper diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Female 30 years having face skin dark patches pigmentation and tanning post child birth please suggest..

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Hi, it's all due to hormonal imbalance. Please go to near by skin clinic for further skin analysis. ...  Read More

I have a dark patch of pigmentation on the nape of my neck since 2-3 yrs. At first, it was only a small patch but has now become quite large, about 5cm in diameter. I also have neck pain often which is sharp throbbing kind of pain. But the skin over the patch gives less sensation of touch as compared to other areas. I have tried consulting several

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Thanks for the query. Skin care needs to be customized based on the presenting complaints. Based on your description, it appears that you have acanthosis nigricans. These conditions have a strong rela ...  Read More

Feel very minor pigmentation and dark circle near eye please suggest some good ointment for daily use

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Dark circles are a common problem but the cause for its occurrence has to be determined. Most of the times, it's genetic that is it runs in the family. But inadequate sleep, nutritional deficiency or ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I am suffering from pigmentation and dark spots on my face. Resulting my face is becoming dark everyday. As it's covid 19 situation , I am not even going out but still my face is in bad condition.

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Darkening of the face can be due to various conditions..A picture and history would be needed to reach the diagnosis. ...  Read More

I'm currently doing laser hair removal. And I wanted to get rid of this dark spots and pigmentation on my face and neck. The doc in the clinic where I'm doing LHR suggested Pico Laser. I wanted to be sure before doing it. Would Pico Laser help in my case? Is it safe for me? Is there anything else I need to be careful abt?

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Please do not worry. Effective treatment options are available; however, management depends on the severity and extent of the condition. A detailed medical history is essential for appropriate evaluat ...  Read More

My outer ear skin has become dark so please suggest me any tube or other ways to remove this dark skin completely so that it can match with skin colour. Please suggest

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, I’m concerned about lip pigmentation. My upper lip is dark, and on my lower lip only the side portions are dark while the middle remains pink. This has been present for a long time. I don’t smoke or lick my lips frequently. I wanted to know whether there are creams that can help lighten it.

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ...  Read More

I am 28-year-old woman with oily to combination skin. I have enlarged/open pores, frequent acne breakouts, post-acne scars, and pigmentation on my face. I would like recommendations for suitable creams, gels, or medications that can help manage acne, reduce scars, improve skin texture, and control pigmentation. I very recently started using these -

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 ...  Read More

I don't know the doctor i got the dark black colour on the neck and the face looks dull I recently started going swimming because of water or climate change and I go for regular clean up at beauty parlour i am diabetic so I started using metformin 500 mg can you please suggest me on this I do have this problem near my private parts too

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Skin pigmentation can have various causes. I recommend you to consult outpatient evaluation with a dermatologist. ...  Read More

So for few years now my skin near my urinary area,my vagina and inner thighs,It's kind of getting irritated. It gets dry,flaky,looks like a huge patch and darker in colour.it gets obviously sweaty&itchy. the skin over there has now gotten pretty bumpy&way darker with sort of strawberry skin also and I feel insecure about it. No matter how m

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1st we need to rule out infection, irritation and other conditions , there are many things, we will sort out One by one Contact for personal online consultation. ...  Read More

Skin texture is poor , acne due to PCOD, many dark spot , visited dermatologist and used many cream but non workout, need to know how i can improve my skin texture smooth and fadeout ky dark spots

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Share pictures of dark spots And get treated ...  Read More

I am 33 yr old unmarried female, my skin is very sensitive and dry and it look dull, uneven skin tone and enlarged pore dark spots on forehead. My periods is regular and normal and other lifestyle is also healthy no problem in my health. I am perfectly fit no stressed nothing no medical problem. please suggest any cream for smooth even tone skin an

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Biluma advance night cream Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment options ...  Read More

I have a dark black scar on my bum. Any cream for the same. It's not going . What is the medication for the same

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have pigmentation on my forehead that makes my forehead relatively darker than my face. Please suggest an effective cream or solution to treat this condition.

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Apply sunscreen regularly ,Photoprotection ,apply a depigmenting cream ...  Read More

My skin fold areas are getting darker due to sweat and heat. Is there any permanent solution to this?

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There is specific treatment for your concern You can send the pictures and get the online instant consultation. ...  Read More

I am having dark skin around my genital mostly on inner thighs I am thinking about chemical peel with a derma but he told me that it is sensitive area So now I am exploring homeopathy doctor I want to get rid of boil marks as well as dark pigmentation in that area before October

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Can consult online. ...  Read More

Please suggest an affordable treatment for pigmentation on the back and underarms, I had used veet because of which my skin got burned when I was young and my back is 2-3 shades darker than my original skin tone

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This may be PIH, do these lesions itch? Many more questions needs to be answered before starting you on your personalised treatment Kindly send a clear picture in good lighting of affected area ...  Read More

Hi I have very very dark lips from many years,extreme pigmentation. Could you suggest anything apart from laser. I have attached photo as well. Thank you

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Hi..dark lips are of little concern apart from their comspetic appeal. The causes can vary from genetic or physiological pigmentation to sunlight, smoking, lip licking etc. Avoid the triggers if any ...  Read More

Hello Im facing some pigmentation issue since 5-6yrs...dark brown and black little spots on my face more like freckels...im not really sure but there are many small brown and dark spots..I have tried many things but not getting results...Can you please suggest me something that will make skin clean..pigmentated free and brigt...mainly pigmentation

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Looks like you have melasma. It's quite common in middle aged females. First thing is to cut down the UV exposure ...  Read More

I have acne and pigmentation on the skin! Doctor gave docydin LB everyday to eat and isotretinoin for sat and sunday! Will these medicine make changes to my skin?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I have developed sudden dryness and darkening on both sides of my chin area (below the lips) and right below the nose area. The skin feels tight, slightly flaky, and there is a mild burning sensation especially after washing my face or applying moisturizer. I am currently using Cetaphil moisturizer and Himalaya face wash. There is no itc

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hi. I'm 26 years old female. Earlier my skintone used to be fair and bright but since a few months I have noticed significant change on my skin tone. My skin tone has become two shades darker . Even my body's complexion has become dull. There's no glow and youthfulness on my face anymore. I think it's because of ageing and by profession I have to

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, I want to understand if there is any lip-balm which can be used for my dark lips, my lips are a bit more hyper-pigmented or dark relatively which can help in reducing the pigmentation a bit. Thankyou

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Struggling with pcod, acne on face, pigmentation, undereye darkness, darkness around mouth, uneven skin, hair on face, darkenss on neck tried many creams but none is working

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

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