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Hello, I have got post inflammatory hypopigmentation on my lips. Can i eat non veg during this problem.

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Hi. If its a confirmed diagnosis of post inflammatory hypopigmentation and nothing else,you can eat anything including non veg.though you should seek some treatment for this hypopigmentation by a derm ...  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

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

I am suffering with post inflammatory pigmentation I had used Depiwhite it is cured but after stopping the using of it the pigmentation rebounded again give me the permenant solution for this

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There are many reasons why your skin would turn dark. Sun tan, overweight, pigmentation disorders like acanthosis or melasma, nutritional deficiency etc are some conditions. Unless someone examines yo ...  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

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 azelaic acid cause post-inflammatory hypo-pigmentation? I use 20% azelaic acid with 4% niacinamide for my acne. I also use retin-a micro 0.04%.

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Very rarely.. for detailed information do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

Is tacrolimus 0.1% safe to treat post inflammatory hypopigmentation? Does it get rid of depigmented skin and also is it safe to use in non-vitiligo condition?

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Hello dear. Tacrolimus is used for several conditions including vitiligo and non vitiligo. Treatment depends on the condition. It is advisable that you consult a dermatologist and confirm the diagnosi ...  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

I have recently developed post inflammatory hyperpignmentation marks on body caused by reaction if molds in the clothes. Which treatment should I take to remove them?

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Undergo glutathione therapy.... Otherwise, few creams also available.. contact me by direct online consultation for treatment. ...  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

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

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

I did the pap Smear for post coital bleeding. The report showing everything normal. But accompanying cells showing Inflammatory cells (+). I want know the reason. Attaching my report. Kindly help doctor.

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Normal ...  Read More

How do I get rid of penile melanosis? It had been like this since early teen age and causes no problems as such. However, wife hates it and it is affecting sex life. Please advice. Will the q switch or other laser be painful? How many sittings would require? I have a family skin care doctor in Gurgaon but she is female. Is it ethical to ask her for

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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'm having white patches all over my left side of abdomen skin biopsy results showed post inflammatory hypopigmentation...but what are the causes or is there any underlying disease to it

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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

Hello experts, I am 29 year old female with few post inflammatory hyperpigmentation around eyes and mouth. I have sensitive acne prone skin. And I am looking for a Sunscreen/ remedy without any side effects for a glowing even tone skin. Looking forward to hearing from you!!!

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There are very good sunscreens Spf 50 should be considered Neutrogena, Reequil is good Consult online ...  Read More

Is seborrheic melanosis treatable ? Any chemical peeling treatment or skin lighting treatment helps ?

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail ...  Read More

Does melanosis coli cause life long gastritis? l was diagnosed with it and my digestion is quite low

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No No relation in melanosis and digestion usually. ...  Read More

I developed melanosis coli and l hv chronic indigestion problem now. Does melanosis coli damage intestinal nerve?

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No it don't cause such things commonly. ...  Read More

I recently undergone TCA peel Usually I don't see any side effects. However last time and this time as the skin of nostrils's healed area peeled our prematurely area was looking reddish. I wasn't aware that it'd turn dusky as long as post entire peeling of skin over face nostrils's area turned little dusky. I was concerned so I was using demelan c

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Demelan will help in those spots too.. sometimes over use of peels without healing the previous peeled skin can cause PIH. Nothing to be worried about it eventually resolves with time. Do apply sunscr ...  Read More

So far i have been struggling with the pigmentation which was fine, now what is happening is the area where my upper teeths are touching the cheek feels rough(as if my cheeks are dry there and teeth rubs). I had a buccally erupted wisdom tooth which i got extracted but these weird patches are increasing bilaterally along with under the lips! What a

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Greetings, Firstly, no need worry. Olp or lichenoid reaction or whatever could be the reason can be cured with proper approach. Secondly, the dryness can be troublesome for many people. There are se ...  Read More

Good Morning Doctor I have been Diagnosed with *Seberroheic Melanosis* from past 3 Years, I have used many creams and 3 sessions of Laser Treatment also..... I have not got any Results... Is there any treatment effective for which I should proceed with??

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It can be improved...Undergo glutathione therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with problem called ("seborrheic melanosis") I have some tight pigmentation on forehead and cheeks..it makes me discomfort sometimes I have been using sunscreen lotion to control pigment on my face I underwent for "chemical peeling" too,but no use Since few years I have been facing with this problem severely.. Is it possible t

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Yes..it can be improved with specific medicine.. depends on the grade of pigment skin.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

I have got Post inflammatory Hperpigmentation since July 2020 after getting diagonosed with erythyma multiforme in April. The spots are all over my back stomach, neck, arms. Will these fade on its own or creams are required for treatment?

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You need to share photos of the current skin condition. If there is still swelling then depigmenting creams are best avoided as it will only increase irritation ...  Read More

Want to know the Minimum set of test required to confirm inflammatory arthritis and it's not a inflammatory infection.

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Firstly needs proper history and clinical assessment before doing blood tests. Can do video consultation ...  Read More

How long will it take for a HQ 3-3 % cream to fade away my post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.it is not very dark. It is just a little discolored from my skin. Also is tretin 0.025 cream better?

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You can use it in combination. Use a good face wash If your skin is oily then using retinoids is good. Consult your doctor first. HQ 3. % for longer duration is not recommended.Use a good sunscreen d ...  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

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

I have black patches in my chin area just below my mouth and on the sides of nose and at corner of my lips. Sometimes It will become very dry and peel of dried skin will come out but now it is just black skin. I am not sure that it is seborrheic melanosis, but around an year ago I consulted one dermatologist she told it is seborrheic melanosis but

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There is no permanent solution to this but definitely by using good moisturizers you can keep it in check. Also kindly do not continue with the prescribed by own as there can be side effects too. Co ...  Read More

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