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Hyperpigmentation on face
Have hyperpigmentation on my face on both right and left temples.. it's darker on the left and lightening creams haven't helped.. what's the solution?
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Undergo glutathione therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos.
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Since hyperpigmentation is more on left side and has not responded to lightening creams, it seem it due chronic sun light exposure.
Pl. consult Dermatologist for correct diagnosis and treatment.
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Apply Sunscreen 3-4 times a day
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Avoid exposure to sunlight.
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Hello. Facial hyperpigmentation in men can be due to Photodetmatotis, melasma- hormonal origin (thyroid, diabetes, and/or stress most commonly) , or simply friction induced. Treatments vary accordingly. Some may need oral medications as well, while others may need treatment in doctors clinic.
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Please send pictures. Take an appointment to consult online with me.
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Stop causing friction on that area.
Use sunscreen regularly.
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Dr. Ipshita Johri
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Noida
Its possible to achieve your basic color back and maintain a flawless glowing skin by taking a skin brightening treatment regimen for 6-8 months, consisting of-
-sunscreens
-skin lightening creams
-antioxidants and multivitamins
-external treatments like peels.
- Q-switch laser
- Oxy Facial, photofacial or skin brightening medical facials.
After this you will have to maintain the results by application of sunscreen and moisturisers daily.
A combination of all these treatments help you in achieving lightening of the pigment. Stick to the treatment for 8-10 months and take optimum sessions as advised by the dermatologist.
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Dr. Jeetendra Khatuja
Aesthetic Dermatologist
16 yrs exp
Mumbai
Face hyperpigmentation on both sides of temples is most commonly due to melasma but could be due to acanthosis if it is also associated with thick skin.
Only creams may not help as in these conditions pigmentation is usually deep.
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For prevention:
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Dr. Rashmi Aderao
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Pune
Need pictures to understand the exact nature of the pigmentation. It can be anything..post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, melasma, acanthosis, frictional dermatitis. Hence the treatment as well differ accordingly.
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take online consultation for the same
Health Tips
do not rub it
use sunscreen regularly
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