Melasma is the brown or blackish discoloration of the skin in the upper cheeks, upper lip, forehead, and chin, and it commonly affects women in the reproductive years. It is caused by sun exposure, birth control pills, hormonal imbalance, and during pregnancy.
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I have had pigmentation for more than three years. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have been suffering from pigmentation for more than three years. My skin is just getting darker day by day. Please help.Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Thank you for submitting your question to the forum. I acknowledge your concerns regarding melasma pigmentation. Melasma is a condition characterized by pigmentation resulting from various factors, commonly seen in females due to hormonal influences. A combination of Kojic acid and Azelaic acid is... Read Full »
How to reduce pigmentation due to melasma on the face?
Query: Hi doctor,I have pigmentation with dark spots and melasma on my face for the past 16 years. I have taken a lot of medication and consulted many dermatologists. But there is no relief. My past medications are Claripex, Dermaclean, Cybele scagel, Sangobian, Evion, Glutamax, Colophylum, Lycopodium, and... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Melasma occurs due to the sensitivity of dark color-producing cells called melanocytes in the skin. In some cases, some of the cells present in the affected area become more sensitive to the sun and they produce more pigments. The reason behind it is not clear. Avoid ha... Read Full »
I have melasma. How to get rid of it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 28-year-old male. I am having melasma over the last eight years. I am using Lookbrite cream at night and Melalite and Dermadew lotion in the morning with Suncros sunscreen SPF 26. But when I stop using it, the melasma increases. It becomes darker on the cheeks and nose. Please sugg... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your question and understood your concern. Melasma can relapse. Therefore, you must continue with a maintenance regime once your melasma clears. I suggest you to use a higher SPF sunscreen like Sebamed sunscreen like Sebamed sunscreen SPF 50+. In addition I ... Read Full »
I have hyperpigmentation on cheeks and forehead with spots on it. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have hyperpigmentation on cheeks and forehead and have spots on it. I took medications for it before and when I stopped taking it, the condition came back. Why do they occur? I am attaching the photographs. Can you please provide me with internal treatments. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for writing in, and I understand your concern. This condition can be melasma. Melasma is a hyperpigmentation disorder characterized by dark patches over cheeks, nose, forehead, and rarely on hands. It usually happens due to some hormonal causes and can get wor... Read Full »
Could I use a glutathione injection to lighten my melasma?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 48-year-old female with bright wheatish skin color and melasma, for which I have been using the 5 % Cysteamine cream for the last seven days. But now I would like to take Glutathione injections for skin whitening. Please advise on this. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. The Cysteamine cream (Cysteamine Hydrochloride) that you are using currently is a great treatment for reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation which is caused due to melasma. Tranexamic acid tablets are also used f... Read Full »
How do I get rid of the dark pigmentation on my face?
Query: Hello doctor,I have pigmentation on my face and I got it after my delivery and now it is almost three years and still I have it on my face. I am currently using Melanorm - f. It was effective, but when I stopped using it, my pigmentation returned and my skin looked dark. Please suggest.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the details provided from your end and I do understand your concern. The concern you are facing is Melasma. Melasma is a pigmentation that is formed on the face mostly on both cheeks or even the forehead and temples due to sudden hormonal fluctua... Read Full »
Can you suggest the best possible treatment for skin discoloration?
Query: Hi doctor, What is the best option for skin discoloration? I have had a few laser treatments, but it does not seem to be working. I am not sure if it is sun damage or melasma, but it definitely got much worse after having a baby last year. I had a total skin rejuvenation laser treatment three times.... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your concern is melasma, that is, pigmentation due to photosensitivity. It can be reduced but cannot be removed. All procedures will be temporary. So, never depend on any procedures for removing the pigmentation. We can reduce the pigmentation and can be maintained. I s... Read Full »
How to get rid of the brown spots on either side of my face?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 37-year-old male. I have brown spots or pigmentation on both sides of the face (beside the nose) for four to five years. It is becoming larger. I never used any cream. The maximum time I am working inside the office. I am attaching photos. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and description. It looks like melasma or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Melasma is an acquired pigmentation of sun-exposed areas. Areas that receive excessive sun exposure, including the... Read Full »
My aunt has worsening brown skin patches. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My aunt has had skin problems for the past six months. She gets brown patches. She locally met a doctor who gave her a cream called Subban after applying and the brown patches turned reddish. Someone told her to apply camphor and coconut oil, after which the situation deteriorated, and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The basic problem here is melasma. She has brownish-pigmented patches that are usually developing on her face. They occur because of female sex hormones called estrogen or ultraviolet rays exposure or cosmetic overuse, or nutritional deficiency like iron etc. Camphor... Read Full »
What cause hair loss across in the forehead and pigmentation on the nose in females?
Query: Hello doctor, I have hair loss across my forehead area and pigmentation on my nose and cheeks for the past 15 years. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hair loss over the frontal area of 15 years duration is suggestive of a diagnosis of female pattern alopecia. There are multiple treatment options for you. Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) are among them. The exact treatment depends upo... Read Full »
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