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Uneven Skin Tone

Uneven skin tone is a collective term that refers to hypo or hyperpigmentation, blotchy skin, or changes in skin texture. The commonest cause of uneven skin tone is hyperpigmentation. The causative factors include genetics, medications, underlying medical conditions, aging, sun exposure, and skin injury.

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How can I get rid of lip hyperpigmentation?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old woman. I have a 12-month-old daughter, and I am presently breastfeeding. I have two concerns. Firstly, I do not have an even skin tone. My eyebrows, nose, and skin around my lips are all dark, but my cheeks are lighter. Second, my lips are not of the same shade. My u...  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lip hyperpigmentation appears to be caused by a vitamin deficit or exposure to an irritating substance. For two weeks, apply a lip balm with SPF (sun protection factor) at night. For 20 days, take one Epiglow (multivitamin) tablet after breakfast. For four weeks, u...  Read Full »

The skin tone of my face is not even, and I have tiny open pores. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My face tone is not even, and apart from that, I also have tiny open pores. I have been using Demelan cream for the last ten days. It is a skin-whitening cream. Kindly suggest.  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the information provided on your end, and I understand your concern. It would be helpful for better assessment and further management options if you could attach images of the affected area. For inspection and assessment for a confirmative diagnosis...  Read Full »

I have bumpy skin and small white bumps. Please suggest a treatment for my textured skin issue.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 23-year-old female weighing 154 pounds and standing at a height of 5.4 feet. Overall, I am in good physical condition. However, I have one concern: despite trying various products for bumpy skin, I am still experiencing the same issue of textured skin and small white bumps on my ...  Read Full »


Dr. V. Srikanth Reddy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Acne treatment typically involves the use of face wash, tablets, and creams. Excessive facial oiliness can lead to breakouts. Once the active breakouts are under control, you can discontinue the tablets but continue using ...  Read Full »

I am concerned about my skin getting darker even though i am not exposed to sun.Kindly suggest.

Query: Hello doctor,I am a 19-year-old and concerned about my skin getting darker than usual and I have never been in the sun. I just want to know what is the issue with my skin. Kindly help.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Skin pigmentation is usually a side effect of excessive sun exposure. I suggest you follow the below-mentioned instructions. Avoid direct sunlight exposure as much as you can. Wear sunglasses, caps and cover the exposed part of the b...  Read Full »

I have a wheatish tone and the skin tone on my face is uneven. I also have acne. Kindly suggest suitable remedies.

Query: Hello doctor,I have a wheatish tone, but the skin tone on my face is uneven especially from the nose to the chin. I also have acne. Please suggest any suitable remedy for this.  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq for your medical needs. Apply sunscreen cream with SPF (sun protection factor) 50 regularly as the uneven skin tone can be due to exposure to the sun. Secondly, apply a good moisturizing lotion containing cetyl alcohol twice a ...  Read Full »

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