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How to get rid of a brown mark caused by applying toothpaste on the skin?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I got a brown mark after applying toothpaste. The doctor suggested applying Fucidin cream but the mark is not going. What to do to fade away the mark?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Kakkar

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sushil Kakkar is an experienced Dermatologist specializing in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy. He has expertise in treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, as well as sexually transmitted infections and leprosy-related skin disorders. Dr. Kakkar is skilled in clinical diagnosis, advanced dermatological procedures, and personalized treatment plans. He is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for long-term skin health and overall well-being.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query and understood your concern.

I went through the image (the attchment removed to protect the patient's identity). It seems you have post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) at the site of the application of toothpaste. I suggest you apply Kojic Acid cream, twice daily. It is a skin-lightening cream and would help to lighten the PIH. Kindly consult a specialist doctor, talk with them, and take medicines with their consent.

I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.

Answered by Dr. Kakkar
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At April 10, 2023
Reviewed At September 22, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sushil Kakkar is an experienced Dermatologist specializing in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy. He has expertise in treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, as well as sexually transmitted infections and leprosy-related skin disorders. Dr. Kakkar is skilled in clinical diagnosis, advanced dermatological procedures, and personalized treatment plans. He is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for long-term skin health and overall well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sushil Kakkar is an experienced Dermatologist specializing in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy. He has expertise in treating a wide range of skin, hair, and nail conditions, as well as sexually transmitted infections and leprosy-related skin disorders. Dr. Kakkar is skilled in clinical diagnosis, advanced dermatological procedures, and personalized treatment plans. He is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for long-term skin health and overall well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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