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How can I get rid of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation?, because this has been affecting me for several years now and I need urgent answers pls.

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In this pic, post inflammatory hyperpigmentation cannot be seen. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Hello sir,i have acne with post inflammatory hyperpigmentation on my face...please suggest a ointments,oral treatments to get rid of that...

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Acne can be treated easily with facewash, tablets and creams. Some people have more oilyness on the face which results in breakouts. After completing treatment for controlling the active breakouts, ta ...  Read More

Can I use Kojic Acid Cream in night for Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation? I have oily skin type.

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Avoid self medication....specific medicine required....Send photos, of the affected area for accurate diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

I am suffering from Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation around the corners of my mouth due to Broad band light (BBL) laser done 3 weeks back. How can I help lighten this ?

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Kindly consult online for proper assessment and detailed prescription. ...  Read More

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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Not possible , it’s not so easy , if it was so easy everyone iwould be using it ...  Read More

I have post inflammatory hyperpigmentation on hands and legs due to mosquito bites for over years now. I have not waxed since couple of years now and I'm planning to do now. Can i start waxing ? If yes i can do Rica wax?

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

Facial post inflammatory hyperpigmentation scar and cutaneous injection with arbutin and glutathion inj Is it with benifit

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The scar is it depressed or flat (only pigmentation) . the hypo pigmenting and anti oxidant that you have mentioned could offer benefit. But need the know the reason for inciting inflammation. Even cr ...  Read More

I have post inflammatory hyperpigmentation marks caused by chicken pox. These are dark and light brown marks on my back. I have tried chemical peeling but did not help much. Please suggest if there any other treatment available.

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Try retinoids, hydroquinone under medical supervision ...  Read More

I have a post inflammatory hyperpigmentation on my face that connects to my dark circles. It looks like I have a eye patch, its so pigmented. The pigmentation looks like sharp boxes to describe its shape. I overused zincoderm 10 years ago and I think I have been having this since then, it wasnt there for some years but recently after I did a chemic

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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 am having some skin issues like I am having deep scar marks in both my legs as well as hands and upper back, write now I am undergoing with treatment for last 5 months,my doc is helping me to get rid of this..he has done skin biopsy and there it has come as post inflamatory hyperpigmentation. What I want to know is what this post inflammatory

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Kindly post pics . Consult on practo pro. Dermaroller/ laser are safe options . ...  Read More

Hi , There are Eczema marks on legs. Will it go permanently? And what lasers can be done to cure this and how many sessions.

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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

Pls suggest, is this post inflammatory erythema or seborrheic dermatitis I also have dandruff and i have this since alsmost 9-10 months I had severe cystic acne breakout last year

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It's more of erythema ...  Read More

I have post inflammatory hyperpigmentation after one acne break out. The acne break out has gradually decreased but the PIH marks are still there. What medicine to use so that it fades quickly?

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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 got severe pigmentation at upper lip area to fade pigmentation faster within three months whether doing chemical peel dermatologist will fade the pigmentation 90 percent or should I do laser . Laser I can't do will chemical peel done by dermatologist within 3 months I have attached my scar image

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

I have noticed my change when I had been in diet My skin was clear... but recently... I a m getting acne inflammatory acne... Why this is so what I can do now...

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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

Sir/Madam I have multiple problems in my face like melasma, open pores, puffy eyes, acne scars, dark spots, comedones, inflammatory acne. Sir/Madam I need medicine for that and suggestions from your side

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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

Inflammatory acne in worse condition, medications started by this Practo on 15 march but there's no change in the face but it got worse.......

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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

Hyperpigmentation in forehead it comes because of acne like dark spots can someone please suggest me good cream to reduce pigmentation

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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

Male 32 years old ... suffering from acne and hyperpigmentation...acne on right side of face on cheeks ...it's pus type and white fluid inside it...any medicine for that

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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

Male 32 years suffering from acne and hyperpigmentation...how to get rid of acne and hyperpigmentation...

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The single most important way to treat pigmentation is to treat the underlying acne . Treatments that clear acne and pigmentation simultaneously The following treatments improve active acne and target ...  Read More

Male 32 years old ... suffering from acne and hyperpigmentation...1 acne is hard and didn't cured some sticky fluids coming from it ...what to do...skin also becoming dark

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Specific Medicines are available for good control.... Do direct consultation for detailed prescription.... For more details whatsApp me on 08800646 77 four ...  Read More

Dark underarms , have hyperpigmentation on my underarms what is solution for this and since many years still not clear hyperpigmentation

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There are creams available and in clinic treatments available that will definitely help lighten the underarm pigmentation. Please take online consultation so that a detailed history can be taken and e ...  Read More

I've been suffering from acne on my bum since teenage. They have left lots of marks and now I see hyperpigmentation too, around the anal area and a large portion of my bum...but in general I'm fair skin tonned with normal skin type, so I avoid shorts and bikinis coz of my dark bum which contrasts alot from the rest of my body... please give some su

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First need to confirm whether they are acne and then treat accordingly. To diagnose ur skin condition proper history, clinical images are required. Please do consult online, so that i can diagnose it ...  Read More

Hi Dr, 15 days ago. I got dryness on the left side of my mouth and it was very itchy and flaky, and then I got a pimple in the same area, so I applied a drop of retinoid on it to settle the pimple. After which I started to notice the area becoming darker until it had become very dark that I had to consult a dermatologist and she diagnosed me with p

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Specific medication is available for treatment of your skin condition. Connect online for proper advice and detailed prescription. ...  Read More

What is the difference between acne scars and hyperpigmentation?

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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

Acne/ Pimples. I have been taking Gluta 500 mg. I feel like I am getting acne because of it. How do I manage? I want to take gluta...What can I do about my hormonal acne?

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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

Dear Doctor, I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to seek your professional advice and expertise on an issue that has been affecting my confidence and overall skin health for some time now: acne marks. I understand that these marks, also known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), are flat, discolored spots that remain afte

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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 got facial bleach that product irritated my skin now my skin got burn got black marks Got Hyperpigmentation Can I use glycol-6 to get rid of this

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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

Does post inflammatory hypopigmentation spread from its place , if yes than what is the reaoson, please reply

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No it doesn’t spread unless there is any history suggestive of vitiligo.. Vitiligo can get aggravated due to any minor trauma and spread beyond the area ...  Read More

I have iron,b12, vitamin D etc deficiencies. Could that be the reason why hyperpigmentation on my face is not fading? It's there for more than a year. It's not acne scars , it's just random dark patches (I don't go out so zero sun exposure) If i consult a dermatologist can they give oral supplements to fix my hyperpigmentation??

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Yes b12 deficiency can cause hyperpigmentation consult online and discuss in detail ...  Read More

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