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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 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

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

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

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

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 have this black patch on my penis head and I think I was observing this from a year ago and I don't have any irritation and skin issues and for sometime I was used the Cetaphil oily skin cleanser on that inside penis skin so I don't that because of that it was formed this black and brown combination of pigmentation and also give me any suggesti

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁  𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ...  Read More

I have been using vit c 10% serum at morning and Kojic acid 2% serum at night daily for 5 months with spf 50 sunscreen every 3 to 4 hours in day still my uniform pigmentation on exposed areas didn't fade

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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

I have blackness and pigmentation around and in the lip corners and dark spots all over my face, i was recommended "Aziderm" and it helped with dark spots but not with pigmentation around lip corners and again i am facing dark spots too but "Aziderm" stings as well so it's tough to use as well. (I am using Himalaya dace wash Simple moisturizer A m

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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

I have noticeably darker knees and elbows compared to the rest of my body. While I understand that knees are often naturally darker, the pigmentation seems more pronounced than in other people with a similar skin tone. This has been present since childhood and affects both knees.

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

I have dark circles. I have a sitting desk job of 9 hours so my screen time is approx 10-12 hours. I do get my 8-9 hours of sleep but the dark circles aren't fading. Could you please suggest an under eye cream as well something for pigmentation around mouth?

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

The colour of skin between legs is so dark compared to other parts of my body. Similar issue for underarms. Can this be fixed

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁  𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ...  Read More

I have itching face causing pigmentation on my face.I have a dry skin and could you pls suggests me some good moisturizer for the pigmentation and any night cream for tan removing?

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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 need a proper skin care routine my skin is dull and dark tell me best product and proper skin care like fashwash sunscreen etc

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Rayback sunscreen morning and evening F denovo. Cleanser ...  Read More

I am overweight. I have dark pigmentation and skin color changes on my underarms, neck, thighs and arms. My underarms also feel slightly rough/thick. This has been present for around 4–5 years and seems to be spreading to other areas. I also get hives (urticaria) repeatedly for the last 8–9 years. Currently, I only take cetrezine for it

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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment. -Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic. -With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief. -Will prescribe the c ...  Read More

Hi doctor, Description: Darkness around the lips, pigmentation with redness on the cheeks, darkness around the neck. I'm having a child who is 4 months old and breastfeeding. Please suggest the treatment options for the same.

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁  𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ...  Read More

Sir, I am in karur...I am suffering a lot mentally due to pigmentation issue due to injury at the corners of the mouth...I need to do chemical peel immediately as per seeing alliance for me please suggest I am mentally down now I want my skin back

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Consult your dermatologist ...  Read More

Ever since I moved to bangaluru my skin has darkened and turned 5-6 shades darker.I was quite fair but now I am medium brown skinned .My entire body has turned dark .I apply sunscreen everything still not able to regain my orginal skin.Recently I have started using retinol 0.3 percent minimalist but no effect is there.

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Mere underarms mein kaafi time se dark pigmentation hai aur skin thodi thick/rough bhi hai. Kya ye acanthosis nigricans ho sakta hai? Main TCA 15% chemical peel use karne ka soch rahi hoon. Kya mere case mein ye safe/appropriate hai? Maine underarms ki clear photos attach ki hain. Please batayein ki mujhe peel karwana chahiye ya nahi aur pigmentati

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Hello Need to take history Kindly consult online for further and better evaluation ...  Read More

I got my underarms waxed at a salon, but I think the wax they used didn't suit my skin. After the waxing, I experienced severe itching, and the skin became irritated and damaged. Over time, the area turned dark. I'm really concerned about it. What can I do to heal the skin and reduce the pigmentation?

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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 have dark inner thighs and i have tried so many creams and roll ons like (shadefix and bodywise)but nothing worked. Is there anything that works that helps reduce pigmentation faster?

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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

Persistent facial pigmentation and enlarged pores Description I am a 23-year-old female. My main concerns are: 1. Dark pigmentation around my upper and lower lips. 2. Enlarged pores and old acne scars on both cheeks. I currently have very little to no active acne. I am not interested in laser treatments, chemical peels, or microneedling at this

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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

I am a 27-year-old female. I have had dark spots and melasma (pigmentation) on my face for a long time. The pigmentation is mainly on my cheeks and it has become quite dark. My skin is dry and sensitive. I have already tried Vitamin C serum, sunscreen, moisturizer, and Azelaic Acid, but I have not seen much improvement. Can I use Skinshine Cream or

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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

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