Facial pigmentation, Melasma and Homeopathy
August 10, 2007
Pigmentation and its Homeopathic Treatment
Facial discoloration is asymptomatic (without any symptoms) but is of great cosmetic concern, resulting in psychological stress. The most common reasons are pregnancy and exposure to sun. During pregnancy the hormone level can increase the body’s production of melanin, a pigment that tints the skin.
The result is chloasma (also known as melasma or the mask of pregnancy), irregular brown patches on t he forehead, nose, and checks. Women with darker complexions are more prone to developing chlosma. Other pigmented areas, such as birthmarks and freckles, may darken as well. One may also notice a brown line down the abdomen, from the belly button to the public bone, called linea nigra.
Most of these pigmented areas lighten again a few months after delivery, though they may not clear up completely. It is also common in pregnant women, those who are taking oral contraceptives (the “Pill”), and those taking hormone replacement therapy during menopause. Sun exposure is also a strong risk factor for melasma. It is particularly common in tropical climates.
Sepia (homeopathic medicine) is of utmost importance in treating discoloration occurring after pregnancy. In fact, it is apt for what one would call a post-pregnancy syndrome ? a brownish saddle like appearance spreading across the nose, backache, easily fatigued constitution, heightened mental sensitivity and irritability. Other medicines that are important in treatment are arsenic album and conium maculatum.
Sun-damaged skin or sunspots, medically called lentigos, and commonly referred to as liver spots, are a product of sun exposure. This exposure is cumulative and not directly related to sunburn on a specific day.
Homeopathy does not advocate the use of creams and ointments in skin disorders. It believes that skin disorders are a reflection of inside and need to be treated from within. Another strong opinion that homeopaths propagate is that any external application can lead to the suppression of the disease and result in a more serious systemic disorder. A well-prescribed homeopathic medicine not only takes care of hyperpigmentation but also treats as a whole and improves general health as well.
Homoeopathic medicines treat the hormonal imbalance and thus control the excessive production of melanin. The texture of the skin also improves. The occurrences of new patches reduce and ultimately stop. The skin slowly reverts to its normal condition without leaving any blemishes.
General precautions for people suffering from hyperpigmentation: stay out of the sun so that these areas don’t darken even more. If you can’t avoid the sun, wear hats, cover up. Along with it, eat a well-balanced diet, avoid cosmetics, avoid direct exposure of skin to sunlight and please do not self-medicate.
Respected Dr.Sahib,
Thanks for the awareness for public re.Homeopathy.My wife is chronic Diabtic and depends on insulin twice a day…and nothing is written about Diabtic..please guide. Thanks once again for the same. Mohinder Singh Heir
Dear Dr. Sharma
I’ve been suffering for hyper pigmentation on my face for a long time almost three years and during these years I’ve undergone treatment with various skin doctors but intermittantly and after using the medicine regularly I didn’t find any improvement, rather it increase the affected areas.
Prescribed medicine were Ist time - Betnovate C (1)/2004; 2nd time/2005 - ClearZ+Momate; 3rd Time/2006- Metalite+Momate+tretrine (These creams increased the problem); 4 time/2007 - Hyde+Desonite which I’m using presently from last One month. These medicines I’ve use intermittantly only when prescibed by doctors for the time frame
Meanwhile I also got done all testing regarding blood, urine and others and got that lever is little enlarged and to be control.
But now I fed up with all these treatments, also note that initailly I was having the sun exposure but since last One year I donot have much sun exposure, it is very less.
I’ve coincidently read your comments and belive that if Homeopathy can help me to get rid of this. Also suggest that whether enlarged lever also contribute to this or not. Pl. also prescribe some homeopathic treatment if possible.
M.Sharma
dear doctor,
i’m a diabetic since seven years n i’m on insulin four times in a day … plus suffering from thyroid also which is on a higher side please suggest some medicine
hi doctor,
i have been suffering from face pigmentation for 3 yrs now.i dont know whether these r blemishes or anything else…i got these dark brown marks on forehead,nose,cheeks that looks very ugly as my complexion is quite fair.so i want to know if i start taking medicine how much will it cost?and can u also send it outside india as i m living abroad.
thanks.
dear dr
im luce from mauritius i have face pigmentation since 7 years would like to know if with yr medicine i could have my new face please reply
Hi Dr,
I have been suffering from hormone (Pill) induced Melasma for roughly 2 years. At first it appeared on my forhead (which has slowly faded away and is now only slightly visible) and 6 months ago, a large spot under my left eye appered, along with more spots now under my right eye. I have found this odd as i have been taking the pill for 13years and never before have i had any skin problems from taking it. You’re Homeopatheic Therapy has intrigued me. Perhaps it is a combination of things that has caused this sudden increase in malanin? Are you able to send me some more information on this Homeopathic Therapy please?
I have had hyperpigmentation sice birth. When I was born I had two birth marks. As I grew they increased in no and size. I now have them all over my body and face. Now my daughter 4 years old - has the same problem. When she was born she had a few marks but now they are increasing. I have taken her to many hoemopathic doctors. But it did not help. I dont know what medicines were given as the doctors did not disclose them Burrenty she is taking sulphur 30 in the morning and thuja 200 in the evening. It has been 7 months but I do not see any changes. Please advice
Hi dr , I have this problem since I was erealy twenth yrs old. I am thrity two yrs old now and i have two children. I have no word to explain how stressfuf it is to have thison my face. Hyperpibemtation is on my nose, forhead and cheeks. I used so many medecines over the counters, mostly steriod like BETNOVATE. It works for few months then I ses my skin is so thin. If I stoped, it comes back worst. I am nurse and I have a succesful hasband that i an thankful to gad. My hypergpigmentation bothers me a lot. There was times that I don’t like to go to family’s event . I wanted todo laser, but my skin is very sensetive so iam scare to have done. I would even come to you if you can cure my problems. I also gets contipation, but it resolves if I eat spanish(vegi). I am African, but my skin complexes is just like indian. Many people this that i am indian . I would appreciated if i can have an advise about your products. Right now i am using Obaji tr, I like it at frist becuase it fades my block spot. Now my skin so thin and as soon as I stop it coming back worst (darker and bigger).
Iam 22 years black woman, i have been suffering from hyperpigmentation on my face for about 5years now. i have used everything that i can to get rid of them but it keeps coming back. it really lets me down i can’t even tie my hair back. please please please help me. thank you
Sir,
Ihave an acute irregular menstrual cycle. I have developed the problem of pigmentation on my face.
I desperarely need help.
Plz help.
Thanks.
Sir,
I had a great problem of my facial skin . Inititaaly during my teenage , I was having the terrible of acne leaving the dark scars and spots on my face. But now at the age of thirty, i had developed this problem of Pigmentation of skin and even the pimple scars which are left and remains for a longer period. i had regularly been through the dematologist and had been taking the medicines like Acturet 345, Clearz Plus cream, and derivo. Since being very careful toward smy skin i keeep the skin clear and take the good diet.
i feeld ashamed of the scars of pigmentation which is not getting treated after such a long treatment.
I need the help earnestly
Plz help.Thank you
Dear Doctor,
I have been suffering from pigmentation for more than an year. i am having dark patches on my cheeks which look really bad. I also have some pimple marks on my face which are not going at all despite various treatments.I have undergone treatment with many doctors. The medicines/creams prescribed to me are as follows:
1) Hyclean cream
2)Kojic cream
3)Glyco-6
4)Casera Tablets(Antioxidant)
I have been using these medicines for a very long time but there has been no improvement at all. Infact the skin darkening is increasing day by day. My doctor is asking me to go for chemical peeling now for which i am not ready. I have also got blood and Urine tests done for Thyroid. All my reports are normal.
I would be really grateful if you could help me. I desperately need a remedy for this.
Thanks a lot.
hello doctor ,
i am jhumar and i am 22 years of age,i am having an acute problem of pigmentation on my chin area since a year now and it has spoilt my otherwise fair face.i used the medicines prescribed by the doctor,the problem subsided completely for a month but now it is returning back with skin peeling n redness as well.i am extremely stressed due to this and it is affecting my social life a lot.the medicines prescribed were:
1) epifair cream
2)hyclean cream
please help me doctor…
thanking you
jhumar
Hello Doctor,
I am 24 yrs old female married . I have few freckles on my face. Earlier I tried homeopathy to reduce them and they almost dissappeared , lightening my compexion , skin colour of my whole body miraculously. But after sun exposure and pollution they again reappeared. Please suggest me some homeo medicine as I am away from my earlier doctor and cant avail him.
My general health is normal but I face gastric and acidity prolems sometimes.
Dear Dr.,
I have been suffering from hiperpigmentation in some parts of m face (cheeks, nose, upper lip) for more than an 1 year. For more tan 1 year that I use depigmenting creams and ointments prescribed from my dermatologist. Some of the marks are more clear but in the upper lip it persists.
I would very please if you could suggest me some homeopathic medicinal product that could work on this situation.
Thank you very much
Claudia
Dear Doctor, I am a 47years old woman sufering from hot flash and freckles in both the cheeks. My periods have stopped totally. Please give me some medicine so that my freckles get cleaned. Thank you.
Baijayanti
Dear Dr.,
I have been suffering from Malesma/ cholesma in some parts of m face (cheeks, nose, upper lip and forehead) for more than 13 year. i had gone safdarjung, moolchand, Ram monohar lohia, etc for the treatment including some private skin specialist and must have all kind of medicines but i have not got relief. they had advised various test and all were fine.
I would very please if you could suggest me some homeopathic medicinal product that could work on this situation.
dear dr. sharma,
im an allopathy doctor.
i had a beautiful crystal clear complexion. people admired it.i did take care of my skin well.
im in my sixties. i was in india for 2 years chennai-didnt take care of my skin . now ive melasma - very bad. since 5 years . worse since 2 years.
i went for chemical peeling- no effect. then i had PIXEL laser 4 times. i used TRILUMA a bit better. but still bad. please help.
my sun 25 has pigmentation and gets tanned very easily.his hair also droppe very badly due to salt water in chennai. now i just started with MINOXIDIL 1 pecent. he had dandruff- so stubburn. but it has cleared up
when i had hair dropping it became better with arnica +jujoba hair oil(SUNNY)
please advise.
thankyou,
neeraja
Hello Doctor,
I belong to jammu(j&k), I m un married and my age is 26.
My complexion is fair but my upper back and the front of my neck have brown spots.
Back has more of spots and the neck looks as if not washed properly (it gives uneven brownish colour that looks like as if it is not bathed properly).
Also my neck area is prone to sun burn ,I can’t go out in extreme summers without sunscreen on, the severe heat results in itching and darkening of neck and back.
The problem in almost 15 yrs. old.
I have shown it to various dermatologists overhere ,they say that this is permanent sun damage and it won’t go now.
I went to a beauty salon ,they told me that they will try minimizing it with enzyme peels, I have undergone 8 of these sittings ,but it has resulted in only 15% lessening of spots and that too more on the back area.Do u think continuing this will be beneficial?
I don’t want to waste more money on these peels if they are just temporary treatments.Kindly suugest me some treatment for these blemishes ,if u think these can be minimized to a greater extent.
Is this homeopathic medication without any side-effects?
I am taking some anti-depressant pills(serlift 50) ,will homeopathic treatment interfere with this?
I was also suffering from PCOD pattern that was not fully formed ,but is now cured .
Will Betnovate c be effective?Does it have any side-effects?
kindly reply soon
regards
Sir,
i am 21 years old. I have hyper pigmentation on my cheek for almost 5 years. I have used melacare for few months and then diprovate.currently i m using sunban lotion. i have obesity problem and is that a cause for this pigmentation stuff. i hav tried everything from facial, bleaching nothing seems to wipe it off, though there was temporary improvement. Now as the summer has started in india i hav the pigmentation again. Kindly suggest ur valued views . Do u think homeo can cure this?