What is the best treatment for dull skin and dark spots?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have noticeable dark circles around my eyes and my lips. Additionally, whenever I get pimples, they leave behind dark spots, which look quite unpleasant. My skin also appears dull, lacking any glow or brightness, and I am very concerned about these skin issues. Can you please suggest the best medicated skincare products that are safe and effective and will not cause any side effects if I stop using them?

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

I am very sorry to hear about your medical condition, and I truly appreciate that you are paying close attention to the changes in your body systems. Please do not worry, I am here to support you through this. Based on your symptoms, it seems you may have developed a hyperpigmented lesion around the eyes, possibly due to excess cortisol accumulation, along with an acneiform eruption. I recommend reducing your exposure to sunlight, and let me know if there have been any recent changes in your cosmetic or skincare product use.

For the treatment of acne vulgaris, I suggest taking Tablet Minocycline 500 milligrams orally three times a day for one week. Additionally, you may apply either topical two percent Resorcinol once daily, 0.1% Tretinoin twice daily, 20% Azelaic acid once daily, or 5% Dapsone gel once daily for one month. For the hyperpigmented skin, you can use topical 0.2 percent Tacrolimus cream, 0.05% Clobetasol ointment once daily, or 0.2 percent Hydrocortisone cream twice daily for one month. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further concerns or questions.

I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at iCliniq.

Thank you.