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i am whaeatish in complexion but with continous sun exposure i am tanned a lot on my face, arms, back ,neck..i dint care for 10 years but now i realize i look very dark and also my chin and forehead is darker than the rest of my face.what to I do, will chemical peel work for me. Is it harmful

Hello, No Chemical Peels are not harmful if done by a Dermatologist. Peels are also being done by untrained people and these can be harmful, e.g in beauty parlours, and these are not recommended. Peels can produce a marked improvement in skin pigmentation and tanning. There are various types of peels and it usually takes 4-6 sessions to see a noticeable improvement. Sessions are done at 2-3 weekly intervals. Along with peeling other measures like sun protection are a must. A Dermatologist wil ...

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I am 35 years hold and suffer from occassional acne and rosacea. I used Diprogenta, as I had developed contact dermatitis when I tried using tooth paste to cure a recent eruption I had. The spot cured and the inflammation went down completely. However, it has left a dark reddish spot on the face. Please advise. Usually, when I get an eruption and it cures, I don;t really get a dark mark, as the one that has developed. Should I continue usign diprogenta or fucidin. Is there an alternative? Please advise.

Hello, What you have sounds like Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation. This will gradually clear over the next few months. Using an SPF 50 sunscreen 2-3 times a day on the entire face along with a 2% Hydroquinone cream on the dark spot at night will help speed up clearance. DCL AHA Lightening Gel is a good Hydroquinone cream but there are more effective prescription ones which you can ask your doctor about. Please note that the information I have provided is for general purposes only and does n ...

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Sir, My child is suffering from Atopic dermatitis since last 3 years. He is having acute dry skin and itching problem. Due to this his skin is becoming dark and rashes are also developed. What is the treatment procedure for this and how long will it take?

Atopic Dermatitis is allergic skin problem which will always or sometime associated with respiratory problem also. So consult your doctor for further management. Mostly it is common to the children who are using inhalers for breathing problem and it was also identified is the parents are suffering from respiratory problem their may suffer from atopic dermatitis later it may develop into respiratory allergic. ...

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Sir i've vry oily n acne prone skin and as i've vry fair complexion brown pigmentation on face has occured inspite of sunscreen application.I've undergone photofacial n chemical peeling but my pigmentation has increased. plz prescribe me treatment for hyperpigmentation n gel based sunscreen for super oily skin (hv used la shield, ansolar, rivela n so many sunscreens but all make skin vry oily). Plz suggest me good facewash n medicated serum nd night cream for my oily acne skin and for skin rejuvenation. Thanks

Dear Sheenu,with oily and acne prone skin, you should be using a face wash containing salicylic acid in it at least twice a day. For a sunscreen, look for gel based applications like Suncote gel, sunprotek or Zscreen that will protect you while not making your skin greasy. Make sure you apply a large amount (at least 2 tablespoons) whether you are indoors or outdoors at least twice a day. For hyperpigmentation, you should consider lasers like Renew Plus or Renew for skin toning that will gent ...

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