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Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation
A dermatologist has recommended me to use tretinoin 0.025 for post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and said that it will take 2 weeks to recover. Is it possible to recover in two weeks?
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It will become light....may oray not go totally...it needs to be seen... lightening cream to be added...do online private consultation and I will prescribe u proper treatment
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It depends on the grade of pigment skin... for detailed information do direct online consultation by sending photos
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Hi, tretinoin cream helps to lighten up post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The time frame required to see the results depends on the depth of pigmentation.
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Consultation online with pictures would help me guide you further
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Don’t forget to use sunscreen every day
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Cannot comment without seeing the pigmentation. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment
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It may take months to get complete relief from post inflammatory pigmentation
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please consult a dermatologist for best treatment
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Well to be absolutely honest
Nothing is 100%
All depends n varies from skin to skin.
If you have visited a qualified dermatologist MD DVD DDVL DNB degree then
Nothing to be worried
Keep regularly visiting him n follow his advice.
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Not possible , it’s not so easy , if it was so easy everyone iwould be using it
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Depends on nature of skin and urs metabolic disorders...Take online consultation for latest treatment and precautions
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Dr. J Prasad
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
May take more time.
You can consider other effective creams.
Consult online on practo pro for detailed prescription
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Dr. Gunjan Shah
Dermatosurgeon
14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hi...it depends on hyperpigmentation colour...so please consult with photos so it will be good for you..
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