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

What are the remedies for uneven skin tone and acne?

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Published At July 31, 2023
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Patient's 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.

Answered by Dr. Gaurang Gupta

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 day to resolve uneven skin tone.

Pimples (acne) can be due to hormonal effects and oily skin. I suggest you do the following:

1. Do not use hair oil or any sticky cream on the face.

2. Avoid oily foods, chocolate, and milk products.

3. Avoid getting exposed to dust.

4. Use sunscreen with SPF above 30.

5. Do not rub any cream on the face.

6. Do not use any steroid creams.

7. Continue the treatment for at least one month.

8. Using facewash or soap is not much beneficial.

9. Do not touch the acne and avoid pressing it.

You can use a good Clindamycin gel as this is more preventive and curative and it can be applied all over the face in the morning. Adapalene gel (Adalene, Differin) can be applied to acne at night. Tablet Doxycycline (Doxy) 100 mg (milligrams) can be taken once a day.

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

It was a pleasure helping you.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Gaurang Gupta
Dr. Gaurang Gupta

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