Question 1

dear doctors, 
i am having hyperpigmentation.
please advice about any lotion or cream which i could use during the daytime. 
thank you.

Accepted Answer

Hyperpigmentation: Can occur for many reasons. If its on your face it can be from hormonal changes or even sun damage. Hydroquinone can usually help fade areas but its important to use sunscreen and avoid sun exposure. My website has some products that may be useful for you.

Question 2

what causes hyperpigmentation in children?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Any rash can inflame the basal layer of skin where the pigment cells are and cause the pigment to drop into the dermis causing hyperpigmentation. This will resolve with time but can be diminished with prescription creams.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of hyperpigmentation?

Accepted Answer

Dark spots: Hyperpigmentation refers to areas of skin that appear to be darker than the patients normal skin color. Hyperpigmentation is usually a brown or black color.

Question 4

hydroxychlorquin caused hyperpigmentation what is the manegement?

Accepted Answer

Hydroquinone: Sun protection and topical hydroquinone cream will be the best start for you. You can buy otc hydroquinone 2% or you can get a prescription for hydroquinone 4% and tretinoin for the best results.

Question 5

how to treat hyperpigmentation?

Accepted Answer

Topical bleaching: Usually hyperpigmentation is treated with topical bleaching agents.  The most effective has been a combination of tretinoin, hydroqinone and a topical steroid.  See your dermatologist for a thorough evaluation to see if this is appropriatef for you.

Question 6

any remedy for hyperpigmentation?

Accepted Answer

Pigment: Sun protection and hydroquinone but not always effective.

Question 7

fairness creams to reduce my hyperpigmentation?

Accepted Answer

Sunscreen, Retinols: In treating hyperpigmentation, it is extremely important to minimize sun exposure through sun protection and sunscreen. Products containing retinols may help to even pigmentation. There are a number of medicines, like hydroquinone, that help reduce excess pigment. A newer product called elure contains lignin peroxidase a natural chemical found in trees that bleaches the color of tree bark.

Question 8

is hyperpigmentation a part of hypopituitarism?

Accepted Answer

No: Not typically as hyperpigmentation if due to adrenal insufficiency, is because there is increased acth hormone signaling. This latter hormone is often missing in individuals with steroid dependent hypopituitarism.

Question 9

hyperpigmentation after breakout, how to fix this?

Accepted Answer

Avoid Sun: Avoid sun, tanning bed, Dermabrasion if necessary

Question 10

what is the best otc to remove hyperpigmentation ?

Accepted Answer

Hyperpigmentation : The gold standard treatment for hyperpigmentation is a product containing hydroquinone. Other ingredients include kojic acid, arbutin, and vitamin c. Most importantly, you must limit sun exposure and use spf 30 with zinc.

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Dear doctors, i am having hyperpigmentation. please advice about any lotion or cream which i could use during the daytime. thank you.

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Fairness creams to reduce my hyperpigmentation?

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