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

Question

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.

Answer 1

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.