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What is the treatment for lip hyperpigmentation and dark circles in a 19-year-old female?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 19-year-old female. I have hyperpigmentation on my lips and dark circles. I also have pimple breakouts and acne scars. Please suggest me some cream for these. My skin is sensitive to serums. I have tried applying vitamin C serum but it did not suit me and I had pimples after applying it. Sunscreen also does not suit my skin as it feels heavy and oily on my skin. It would be great if I get to know what facewash and cream will suit my skin. And also a remedy for hyperpigmentation on and around my lips and dark circles.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Shruti Sharma

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr Shruti Sharma is a skilled dermatologist with more than 8 years of experience in her field. She pursued M.D. in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology from the reputed government institute PGI Rohtak from 2015 to 2018. After obtaining her MD degree, she started her career by serving the leprosy affected patients in The Leprosy Mission Trust Hospital Delhi. Then, she pursued Senior Residency in Depth of Dermatology, PGI Rohtak for 3 years, where she gained experience galore in clinical dermatology and basic dermatosurgery. In 2020, she got certified by MRCP (UK) SCE (Royal College of Physicians, London). In 2021, She was awarded IADVL Observership in Lasers, Aesthetics and Dermatosurgery under the esteemed Dermatologist Dr Parmjit Singh Walia, who mentored and taught her advanced Dermatosurgical procedures in depth. She has written more than 10 international articles in top Skin journals of the world. With all her academic excellence and experience, Dr Sharma is now serving in a beautiful tribal city of Gujarat called Vyara located 70 km away from Surat in Rhythm Hospital.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and understand your concern.

Your clinical history suggests oily and acne-prone skin type, with dark circles and dark lips. I would suggest the following.

  1. Kindly do not use vitamin C serum if you have active acne. Vitamin C serum will cause further acne eruption.

  2. Use a gel-based or aqua gel-based sunscreen that is light on the skin and does not clog pores.

  3. Use glycolic or salicylic acid-containing facewash.

  4. Use a lip balm with SPF (sun protection factor).

  5. Try to use sunshades or goggles whenever you go out and avoid screen time as much as possible.

For detailed prescriptions, please take consultation with your specialist doctor.

I hope this has helped you.

Thank you.

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Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 1, 2023
Reviewed At July 18, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr Shruti Sharma is a skilled dermatologist with more than 8 years of experience in her field. She pursued M.D. in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology from the reputed government institute PGI Rohtak from 2015 to 2018. After obtaining her MD degree, she started her career by serving the leprosy affected patients in The Leprosy Mission Trust Hospital Delhi. Then, she pursued Senior Residency in Depth of Dermatology, PGI Rohtak for 3 years, where she gained experience galore in clinical dermatology and basic dermatosurgery. In 2020, she got certified by MRCP (UK) SCE (Royal College of Physicians, London). In 2021, She was awarded IADVL Observership in Lasers, Aesthetics and Dermatosurgery under the esteemed Dermatologist Dr Parmjit Singh Walia, who mentored and taught her advanced Dermatosurgical procedures in depth. She has written more than 10 international articles in top Skin journals of the world. With all her academic excellence and experience, Dr Sharma is now serving in a beautiful tribal city of Gujarat called Vyara located 70 km away from Surat in Rhythm Hospital.

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Dr. Shruti Sharma

Venereology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr Shruti Sharma is a skilled dermatologist with more than 8 years of experience in her field. She pursued M.D. in Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology from the reputed government institute PGI Rohtak from 2015 to 2018. After obtaining her MD degree, she started her career by serving the leprosy affected patients in The Leprosy Mission Trust Hospital Delhi. Then, she pursued Senior Residency in Depth of Dermatology, PGI Rohtak for 3 years, where she gained experience galore in clinical dermatology and basic dermatosurgery. In 2020, she got certified by MRCP (UK) SCE (Royal College of Physicians, London). In 2021, She was awarded IADVL Observership in Lasers, Aesthetics and Dermatosurgery under the esteemed Dermatologist Dr Parmjit Singh Walia, who mentored and taught her advanced Dermatosurgical procedures in depth. She has written more than 10 international articles in top Skin journals of the world. With all her academic excellence and experience, Dr Sharma is now serving in a beautiful tribal city of Gujarat called Vyara located 70 km away from Surat in Rhythm Hospital.

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