My complexion has become darker after getting exposed to sunlight. What to do?

Q. How to get my complexion back after getting exposed to chronic sunlight?

Answered by
Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav
and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.
This is a premium question & answer published on Apr 13, 2023

Hello doctor,

My natural skin tone is fair but my complexion became darker a few years back when I was under chronic sun exposure. What to do?

Please help.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query and understood your concern.

I suggest you wash your face with a mild face wash twice daily for 15 days. I also suggest you take a tablet of Vitamin C 500 milligrams once daily after breakfast for 30 days.

Kindly consult a specialist, talk with them, and take medicines with their consent.

I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.

Hello doctor,

Thanks for your reply.

I am in my thirties and am on anti-depressants.

Please help.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Certain medications can cause drug-induced hyperpigmentation like anti-depressants. So, I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below.

1. Take a multivitamin capsule once daily after dinner for 30 days.

2. Wash your face with a mild face wash twice daily for 20 days.

3. Apply a good Glycolic Acid cream at night for six weeks.

4. Take a tablet of vitamin C 500 milligrams once daily after breakfast for 30 days.

5. Use a good photostable sunscreen daily without failure whether outdoors or indoors.

6. Apply a good moisturizing cream before sunscreen application.

7. Increase vitamin C and Vitamin A-rich foods in your diet. Eat lots of fruits and green vegetables.

8. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.

9. Use broad-brimmed hats.

Kindly consult a specialist doctor, talk with them, and take medicines with their consent.

I hope this has helped you.

Thanks and regards.


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