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MBBS, MD - Dermatology , Venereology & L...read more

Dermatologist•Mumbai
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Pigmentation or darkness of the skin can be because of many causes. Suntan, being overweight that is sedentary lifestyle, some pigmentation disorders like acanthosis nigricans for melasma, nutritional deficiency etc are some conditions. unless I take proper history and examine the affected area, a diagnosis cannot be made. please don't do any home remedies because if they go wrong it can worsen the problem. Please send photos using online consultation for proper examination diagnosis and treatme...more
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Asked for female, 23 years old from Vizianagaram
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Dermatologist•Ranchi
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Hi. You can use kojigliw gold cream/ demelan cream once daily at night, but do consult a dermatolgist in person for proper assessment of the skin condition. Must use a sunscreen during daytime. Thanks.
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Asked for female, 25 years old from Vizianagaram
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Asked for female, 25 years old from Vizianagaram
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Dermatologist•Bangalore
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Good morning Anusha. Revize gel does not contain steroids. It can and has been used for melasma. Follow the treating doctor's instructions regarding its use since he/she has had the opportunity to examine your mother's face before prescribing the medication.
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Asked for female, 36 years old from Bangalore
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Dermatologist•Ranchi
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Melalite forte contain hydroquinone 4 percent which is a skin lightening agent (prescribed mostly in cases of melasma) but erythema is a side effect of this drug .for that reason low potent steroid is usually used as a combination formula to counteract erythema. Triple combination cream or hydroquinone is usually prescribed for 3 wks. And den maintainance formula (glycolic acid/ kojic acid/ vit c is used) yes you can use moisturizer before applying it at night. Use sunscreen during daytime. Than...more
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Homeopathy Doctor•Noida
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6 helpful home remedies for blackhead/whiteheads removal
1.Toothpaste-- you just apply a thin layer of toothpaste on the affected area and leave it dry for 25 minutes, then rinse it. You are advised to do that every two days and maintain this work during two weeks. 2.Lemon-- to remove blackheads/ whiteheads on the nose with lemon, you can apply one of the three following methods:
you wash your face with lukewarm water before applying a mixture of one lemon juice with a little salt on the...more
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Homeopathy Doctor•Noida
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Uses of tyrodin tablet
bleeding
who prescribed you this for melasma. Its for bleeding. You can apply aloe vera juice/gel from its leaf (fresh, not from readymade gels available in market) on your face. Remove skin of an aloe vera leaf. Take /scoop out gel. Apply this gel to your face skin. Wash with plain water after an hour. Stop using soap on face. Instead take a spoon of milk, add a pinch of turmeric (haldi). Mix n apply on face with the help of cotton. Leave for a few minutes then wa...more
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Homeopathy Doctor•Noida
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You can apply aloe vera juice/gel from its leaf (fresh, not from readymade gels available in market) on your face. Remove skin of an aloe vera leaf. Take /scoop out gel. Apply this gel to your face skin. Wash with plain water after an hour. Stop using soap on face. Instead take a spoon of milk, add a pinch of turmeric (haldi). Mix n apply on face with the help of cotton. Leave for a few minutes then wash off. Apply moisturizer like coconut oil.
Simple honey mask--before applying this mask, r...more
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Asked for female, 33 years old from Mysore
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Homeopathy Doctor•Noida
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You can apply aloe vera juice/gel from its leaf (fresh), not from ready made gels available in market. Remove skin of an aloe vera leaf. Take /scoop out gel. Apply this gel to your skin. Wash with plain water after an hour. Or keep it overnight.
Use some sunblock with spf (at least 50) every time you go out in sun. Apply it 30 mins before going out
wear full sleeves shirt.Use umbrella when going in sun.
For more details you can consult online.
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