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Open Pores and Mild Pigmentation Advice
Hi Doctor,
I have open pores on my cheeks and nose, tiny bumps on my forehead, and mild perioral pigmentation. My skin currently looks dull and I am also looking to improve overall skin brightness and glow.
My current skincare products:
Derma Co 1% Salicylic Acid gel Face Wash with salicyclic acid and witch haze for active acne
Ponds super light gel oil free moisturizer with the hyaluronic acid and vitamin e hydrate skin non sticky
Dr. Sheth's Ceramide & Vitamin C Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++, Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB Protection, In-Vivo tested, Lightweight, No White Cast, Reduces tan
Please guide me on a daily routine and suitable ingredients (like Vitamin C, Niacinamide, or Alpha Arbutin) for skin brightening and refining pores.
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Dr. Alisha Fatima
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Ayurvedic Endocrinologist & Internal Medicine Specialist
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Try niacinamide based serums , they will help in open pores, reducing comedones, and skin brightening
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Take an online appointment for consultation
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Your concern is very common and completely manageable, but it requires a careful, dual-action approach. We need to clear the pore congestion (the forehead bumps) without irritating the delicate skin around your mouth, which can actually make perioral pigmentation worse.The ingredients you mentioned (Vitamin C, Niacinamide, and Alpha Arbutin) are excellent choices, but the exact percentages, layering sequence, and frequency need to be tailored to your specific skin type to prevent barrier damage.
To give you a precise morning and night routine, I need to visually evaluate your skin tone and assess your current skin barrier.
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Take online consultation plz, need to ask few questions
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Call me online
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Will improve with medication
Consult online for further management
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Patchy and uneven skin tone depends upon radiation exposure, deficiencies, hormones and lifestyle.
Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management
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Hello mam, Homoeopathic treatment is available for your problem.It can be permanently cured with homoeopathic treatment.You can take direct online consultation for future treatment and guidance
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●𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 1.5 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳.
●𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
●𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.
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Dr. Hemangini Patel
Dermatologist
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Kindly consult with a dermatologist for further management.
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Dr. Twinkle Patel
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Valsad
Kindly consult online for proper evaluation
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Dr. Simoni Sarodia
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Kindly go for direct consultation with doctor, as that would be better to solve your queries.
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Dr. Prerna Gautam
Dermatologist
3 yrs exp
Indore
Better if you will take an online consultation in which detail history and examination could be conducted
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
40 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello ,Thank you for your query,
The enlarged pores are often related to sebum production .
For the perioral pigmentation avoid scrubbing,frequent exfoliation,waxing.
Would like to examine your face and detail history is advisable.
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kindly visit the clinic
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Surat
Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed prescription
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Dr. Rashmi Naldeega
Aesthetic Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly consult online for further examination and proper treatment
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Dr. Thangam V
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Tiruchirappalli
Hii
I read your concern
Only skin care routine will not help, we have to go for some procedures which will really help
Do online consultation for further discussion
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Need to see the severity of condition
Consult online with photos for proper evaluation and treatment options
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Noida
Kindly consult online with pictures for proper assessment and detailed prescription.
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
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 evaluation and treatment planning.
Kindly schedule an online consultation with a dermatologist for a comprehensive assessment, prescription, and further guidance.”
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Dr. Murali Reddy
Dermatologist
10 yrs exp
Nizamabad
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Need some pics for examination and treatment
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