Facial pigmentation, Melasma and Homeopathy
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.
Category: Melasma, most read, patches on face, pigmentation
Hello doctor,
Once i used nutmeg face pack for my face (which i myself grinded at home). After a day i applied it, i didn’t notice that it has
formed some fungus. Without noticing it i just applied in my face. My skin was allerged. After that it got cleared by applying
some allopathy ointments and medicines.
But my lips outline were really turned dark and my entire lips is too dry due to this incident. My lips tanned.
After this incident, it tanned and outline is harsh, dry, strain to stretch and it has lots of wrinkles too.
i really suffer a lot of my lips as i said above.
P.S. : Before my lips were very pinkish, moistured and outline is really good, moistured, and smooth.
Please sir, help me to regain my beautiful, natural pinkish, moistured, smooth lips with good lip outline.
I am a believer in homeopathy, now i use Bryonia alba 3x to enhance mucous membrane of lips.
Sincerely expecting your advise …
Thanks in advance.
Hello doctor,
Once i used nutmeg face pack for my face (which i myself grinded at home). After a day i applied it, i didn’t notice that it has
formed some fungus. Without noticing it i just applied in my face. My skin was allerged. After that it got cleared by applying
some allopathy ointments and medicines.
But my lips outline were really turned dark and my entire lips is too dry due to this incident. My lips tanned.
After this incident, it tanned and outline is harsh, dry, strain to stretch and it has lots of wrinkles too.
i really suffer a lot of my lips as i said above.
P.S. : Before my lips were very pinkish, moistured and outline was really good, moistured, and smooth.
Please sir, help me to regain my beautiful, natural pinkish, moistured, smooth lips with good lip outline.
I am a believer in homeopathy, now i use Bryonia alba 3x to enhance mucous membrane of lips.
Sincerely expecting your advise …
Thanks in advance.
dr,
iam 34yrs single .i have been suffering from skin pigmentation ie brown patch on my cheeks since 3 yrs. its more clearly visible during my periods. as i have regular periods but which last for only 2 days . as a doubt in my mind always ,is this related to periods , if so why? . one more thing is i have too many moles on my face which r increasing every now & then .to ur knowledge i have a fair which is what keeping me worried always.
i would kindly request to sugest me best medicine as well as required diet through which i can regain my natural look.
kindly sugest me regarding my periods which last for only 2 days as there is a myth ,periods which last for 4 to 5 days is a healthy sign.
waiting for prescription desperatly .
thankyou sir
hi doctor,
i am sufffering from dark brown shadow on the both side of upper cheek , below the corner of the eyes, tried so many medicine but of no use; pls suggest some medicine, there is no burning sensation etc. on the spot.
Thanks
Hello doctor, I live hawaii and I have suffered from malasma for over 12 years on my cheeks and forehead, it looks awfull. I tried everything and spent a lot of money doing so. Nothing helped me and it seems like it getting worse. Can you help me with a home remedy please I can’t even find love because of the way I look. cries for help.Thank you….
dear doc,
im 29 yr old ..i hav hyperpigmentation on my face…im takin homeopathic treatment since 3 months… but no results…the doc said the growth vll arrest… the pigmentaion is hereditatory in our family..
plz can u advice on homeopathic treatment n how much hopes i should hav that its curable..
thank you
Hello doctor’
I am 49 yrs old and i ve melasma pigmentation on both my cheeks and around the eyes.I ve tried microdermobrasion chemical peeling and consulted about 25 dermotologist and spent a lot of money but no results i want to have my original colour as per 8 years ago.i am very much worried and depressed.
kindly suggest some homeopathy medicine to cure my melasma problem completely.
Hello Dr.Sharma
i have been suffering from skin pigmentation
i have used Kojivit cream and now i am using Clearz Plus
but no much inprovement
pls advice
Hi Dr. sharma,
Please help me with my problem, i will feel great and will be very greatfull …I am so stressed out with my pigmentation on my cheek bone of my face …..I have tried so many things for hyperpigmentation but nothing is working…. I tried all kind of skin bleaching that dermatologist gave me but my spots are still there.
I have this from more then two years…Plz let me know wat i can do to get rid of them….Some how its bothering me so much that i am always depress….i will be waiting for your reply……………..thanks in advance
am suffering from serious Masturbation problem. I masterbate 10-15 times in a week. My age is around 27years and i have been masturbationing since age of 14.
Now i am always having headache and backache.
I am married but my wife is not living with me since she is doing her Phd.
I am trying very hard to stop it but i am not successful. One of my friend suggested me that homeopathy has solution for masturbation.
I really wanted to know this solution.
But i have one more question. Its that if i take homeopathy medicine will it make me impotent.
I am recently married and have not kids yet.
hello Dr Sharma
Iam having dark colored patches on my forehead ,side of cheeks and on chin .
patch on my side cheek appeared 2-3 yrs back then i was not married .Now am married and hav a 1&1/2 yr old kid too my age is 26yrs.other patches have appeared during last1&1/2yr .i hav consulted the allopathic doc who diagonoised
it as melasma.i hav used
kojic acid cream
demelan cream
now using Hyclean cream but no results now iam getting really depressed becoz
of these they just seem to get darker.please tell me its treatment in homeopathy.
Dear Dr.Sharma,
Greetings!!!
My Mother is 52years old. She is developing black pigmentation since past 3-4 years. we visit several doctors for this both in homeopathy and alleopathy, some medicines showed some relife at early stage but the result is nill.
When exposed to Sun the matter become worse, its like red and black, now she stopped to go out in sun. some Doctors recommend her sunbloc creams of SPF-50.
now one of the doctor is suggesting biopsy of her face skin, she is scared of this and even we are not sure to go with it or not.
Doctor please help me regarding this, my mother is under mantal tension,
Her medical history:
She is having high BP: so she take one tablet daily.: amlong-A.
Please doctor Help me.
Thanks
Megha jain
Dear Dr.
I have pigmentation marks on my forehead, cheekbones, and chin . I am 60 years. I find that it has increased with time, pl let me know what I can do? I have not used any other medicines so far, because I beleive in nature.
Could u tell me what I can take, n how long before I can see results.
Thanks
i suffer from hyperpigmantation can u suggest medication for me
I am 38 years old. I got a chemical peel on my skin @ age 26. Instead of clearing my skin, I developed severe dark patches of dark skin. I was prescribed hydroquonine for several years. To no avail, my melasma actually got worse. To think that I got the chemical peel to clear small imperfections and end up with this horrible condition makes little sense to me! I have had 2 children during the past 10 years, so I have been on great diets, excersize, had no medication and have followed all of the rules to carry healthy children and breast feed in addition. Still, though I was naturally healthy, I have had this melasma issue since. I am starting to get melasma on my forehead now as well. I have bought and tried everything, even the fraxel lazer, obaji green peel, obaji skin system, advertised products such as kojic acid, enzyme fruit peels, microdermabrasion treatments, etc… Still, the melasma stays and even worsens! I stay out of the sun almost completely, and this has really reduced my social relationships. My children play tennis and baseball, and I have to miss most of their meets due to this most frustrating situation! Please help if you can. I would love to have self esteem improve, go out to my children’s games and activities. It has been 12 years, and I am losing hope. Please respond as my children are 10 and 8 and I would sure love to show them a new mom that goes out in public and does not hide at home! Thank you for your web site!
Hello Doctor,
I’m a 34 yr old man of Indian descent. I used to have flawless fair skin but, since last 4.5 years I’ve been suffering from skin severe discoloration/pigmentation especially on my cheek bones and on my nose. Its a symmetrical or close, … Skin Discoloration . Last time when I was in India I went to through lazer treatment and it did wonder (only for like one year though). Now the discoloration is back and here My dermatologist says it’s Melasma .I’d been using a prescribed cream called Tri-Luma® Cream which helped a bit but,not really. My skin turned red during the day so, I had to stop using it. Later I started using another cream Melederm by Civant which is also did not help. I guess I’ve dry to oily skin may be mixed because once in a while I’ve also seen one or two outbreak (acne???) ,but I must say that I’ve very sensitive skin. I drink lots of water, eat healthy, use moisturizer and, always wear sunscreen (SPF 70+) never out in sun still its’ not helping. I feel embarrassed because the pigmentation is increasing rapidly.. Please advice what should I do now??
Regards,
AB
Dear Dr,im 35 n not married.i dnt take any pills or dnt have a prob w my liver.i got tehse patches sum 5 yrs ago n now they have become quite prominent n cant b too easliy conceeald w make up.like otehrs i tried everything,hydoquinone n obagi which has treniton.im really fed up n b4 i go for laser i wana try homeopathic med.how do we go from here.could u pls advise
regards
hello Dr,
what can i do for facial pigmentation on my cheek and my nose.could you please tell me a medicine for that.
thanking you
Hello sir,
I had black marks on the cheeks and round the nose. I consulted a dermatologist and the analysis was Seborhec dermatitis. I was prescribed a cream called propyzole which i used for 15 days. Very good change was there. After that Dr prescribed me to use Melalite creame for removing the remaining black spots. Initially it worked. I was also using a moisturising creame called Venusia , because skin was getting dried up after washing. After 3 weeks i stopped melalite creame and then for 2 months, every thing was right. But again the same problem occured and i consulted another Dr and he gave me a creame called HH Zole, containing mometazone furoate. Again things improved but again it went worse. Burning and streching occured on the face and my old Dr told me it was due to the use of HH Zole. He asked me to apply calamine lotion at night and sunscreen lotion (Suncross gel ) , day time. Now my skin is very thin and much sensitive. Brown and dark spots are there and looks very ugly. I am not using the prescribed creame for the dark spots because i know that it will again appeare. I am also having dust allergy problems for which i’m not taking any medicine. i’m 33 years old male unmarried. Please help me in this situation.
Regards.
Dear Doctor i am suffering from hyperpigmentation because of laser treatement i had undergone.
i have applied all sorts of creams like clearz plus etc.
wat do i do??
my face have dark spot.u can do my treatement.i m 26 old male.give me contect no.after i will with u talk
I am having pigmentation on my both the legs. it is becoming very black. please prescribe me some medicine immediately. i am very much greatful to you if you can cure my disease.
your promt reply is highly appreciated.
thanks – sathi nair (i am 58 years old. )
Doctor ..there are so many questions..but where are the answers from you…it would be better that your answers to the queries raised by some should have been given below for asking further questions.
I do have melasma on my cheeks and nose….for last one year..it has become dark this summer..though I go out very less..also I did not ever in my life use contraceptive pill…I have a son who is 14 and i do not take any medicine, pills ..I hardly fall ill..even if iam ill I do not take any medicines..nor do I eat non-veg very often..I am not fond of junk food..so what could be the possible reasons for my melasma and how can I cure them. My diet is good…I am on the slimmer side..I did not go on dieting. so..
Hello Dr.
Thia is Srialtha 24 yr old.I am suffering with dark pigmentaion on my face and undereys and neck and small sark spots on my stomach.I consulted so many doctors and even I am using homeopathy also.But didnt change.Please give me your address. As soon as possible.
thank you Dr.
Hello Dr
my name is mintu.im in wheatish colour .sir im suffering with scars on fore head nd on my chins.sir i trd all medicines nd all creams for ths scars .im not getng any results sir.sir pls tell me medicn for ths scars sir.im vry much diprsd bcoz of ths problem.pls pls suggest me a good treatment
thank u Dr
hello Dr,
my name is anny n i m worried about my oily n dark complexion but in winter my complexion is getting fair.what i do n m also a homeo path but i havnt in my mind for my skin plz advise me
thank you
My Struggles and Triumphs with Melasma
by Shama Bano
When I began my tumultuous journey with melasma (hyperpigmentation of the skin) over 14 years ago, I had no idea how long the road would be that lied ahead. 14 years of trial and error, mistakes and misinformation led me to a condition that diminished my quality of life and shattered my self confidence. Only women with melasma can truly understand the negative effects this condition has on their way of life, their family and their social interaction. I have always kept life in perspective and was grateful for all of my blessings, however over time my melasma had taken over my life.
My bout with Melasma first began in 1994 after being prescribed Birth control pills (synthetic hormones) after two week, a very noticeable dark patch of skin appeared on upper cheek. My dermatologist diagnosed me with melasma and prescribed a bleaching cream which worked as long as I continued use. I stop using BCP right away. In 1997 The following summer I noticed another dark patch that seemed to appear overnight. I went back to my dermatologist and she prescribed that I should get Micro-dermabrasion and start using HQ 4% with Lustra. I used it and my both spots were gone in two weeks, I felt wonderful and of course I was 26 year old that time. In 1998, I start seeing those spots again on my face. They will get darker in summer and fade in winter. I went again to see same dermatologist, who is now in cosmetic business, not interested in treating but making money out of me. She told me to do Micro-dermabrasion again with same bleaching cream, I trusted her since, my first treatment worked fine. The patch began to slightly fade but was still very noticeable – leaving me to feel self conscious. In 2000 since I was getting more self conscious, I wanted to do whatever possible to resolve these dark patches on my face. I went to a same reputable dermatology center and they performed a chemical peel on my face which provided short term results, and very negative long term ill effects. In fact, I was later told that since I have olive skin, the procedure should have never been performed on me.
Shortly thereafter, I noticed that my spot were light and I start thinking may be I can’t do anything about it, so for almost 4 year I was not to much bothered by my blotches, I could hide it with little make-up In 2003- 2004 I went India spot got little darker as India is HOT, I used HQ 4% and start living my life. In year 2006 JUNE I visited India, hottest month of the year. My mother-in-law passed away, I did not care for sun and visited many places, and I always had my sunscreen. My blotches came back. In year 2007-08, I start preparing for My CPA exam, my stress level was in its peak. I changed my Sunscreen cream and went to beach since my kids love water. Overnight, I saw my blotches were bigger and darker. I was very, sad and desperate, start doing my own research, saw Tri-luma website, and went back to the dermatologist who prescribed Tri-Luma Hydroquinone Cream to be used daily for 4 weeks. I was also told that I could no longer be exposed to sunlight while I had this condition since it would only make it worse. I took chance, since I was going for HAJJ and going to meet my relatives after 12 year. My nightmare started as I left USA, my both cheeks were black (I mean totally BLACK) I was devastated. I spent countless hours finding the perfect UV protectant hat, the perfect sunscreen, make-up, cleansing wash, and start looking for every product on the market that guaranteed an instant cure. I am sure you have found out by now there is no cure, and all the money spent on all-hype, no results products are waste. Years of hiding under Duppatta, is making me so tired.
After several years of microdermabrasion, chemical peel topical ointments treatments, I realized that it just made things worse over time. My skin elasticity was gone and bleaching it for so many times was taking its toll on my skin. It finally dawned on me that the problem was internal and treating melasma topically was not the solution.
Dear Dr. Sharma, Please let me know if there is any hope for from Homeopathy. I am visiting India next moth, I can come and see you, Please let me know.
Thanks
Shama Bano
Dear Dr Sharms
Iam a BHMS Doctor
I had a beautiful clear skin but i have been suffering from hyper pigmentatiom in face neek and arms more than 5yrs I was homoeopatic treatment but no improve also allopathy treatment chamical peeling -no effect
Please help me
Thankyou
Dr Tapasi
Dear Dr Sharms
I’m 43 years old. I’m suffering for skin pigmentation on my face hands & feet also. Explored skin colour becomes darker & darker day by day.I have tried Homeopathy, alopathy and ayurvedic medicines as well but no relief as such. The problem is increasing day by day.Medicans containing steroids had helped but just for a while. Please help and advice.
Please help me
Thankyou
Kaukab (Pakistan)
Dear Doctor,
After reading all the above letters I feel a ray of hope for myself, I have been sufferrring from dark patches on my neck,forehead,nose and upperlip. These are growing darker day by day despite using sunscreens and vraious other allopathy,home,homeopathic treatments. I have tried all kinds of facials at beauty parlours(may be5 times) and was planning to go for laser treatment at Kaya or New Look centre. My neck and back patches were there since my second child was born in 1982 but not so visible, since throughout my life I have never worn dresses exposing my neck or back. Now my arms are also darkening. I never used any creams earlier bu now since last two years am conscious of my dark patches on face(especially upper lip and forehead) have been using various sun-screens. Lacto-calamine etc. I used to bleach my face and back but felt that it makes me look darker after a day. I am noticing brown patches on my legs which are always covered. These days my skin is itching a lot I have treied using all kinds of anti-allergy tabs also Sulphur 30 and Thuja 200. I am mostly constipated, I am 56 years old now. I am active working woman and am always indoors, except commuting to Office. I had very good jet black hair and bushy eyebrows which I have been shaping for last 36 years and threading my upper lip. My skin was commented to be extremely beautiful by eveen Shahnaz Hussain till recently but now these patches on my face have made me so conscious since last 6 years that I keep covering my mouth while meeting people. My eyebrows also starting greying when I was 35 and doctors gave me Dipsalic cream/betnovate. I used Henna for almost 15 years and now for last 7 years have been using Hair colours (Loreal/Revelon/Clairol etc.) Now I have been advised to use Greynill. I am scared. I hope I am not developing any kind of decease. My body has started developing black marks very easily. I need help. Sometimes, I feel I do not want to live, since I feel I am not goodlooking any more and do not enjoy dressing up for functions also. People make fun of me.
I will be grateful if you could help.
Thanks
M.Anand
dear dr.
i’ve been suffering from pigmentation for 6 years and i’ve visited to many drs
for this prob but i cou’nt get proper medicin till now.at present i’m taking BABA RAMDEV’S kaya kalp vati but i’m not fulli satisfied so i want help
pls sir tell about some useful medicines
thank you
from-sanjana
age-28years unmarrid
lagansirohi@yahoo.in.
i am suffering from pigmentation since last 3 years i am 40 years old i am smart and activelady i have brown patches on my face and nose what should i do. please suggest me appropriate and effective treatment for pigmentation in homeopathy
thanks
hi doc.
i hv been suffering from pigmentation from the last 8 yrs (brown patches on my nose & cheeks) & my facial skin has also started darkening. i hv tried many over-the-counter products, but it only seems to trigger more pigmentation. i don’t want to go for laser treatment. what shall i do? plz suggest me some effective homeopathic medications
I have been suffering from Hyper Pigmentation from the last 3 years. Last 3 years onwards i am taking treatment. I took Microderma brashen treatment also. it makes my skin lightening. but whenever i stop that treatment again it will come on my face. pls tell me any home remedies are there.
Hello
I am by birth little dark complexion and I am planning to get married in a yr from now..so, can i expect any medications from homeopathy that can make my complexion better ?
please let me know your thoughts..apart from having good diet and health
Thanks
Sona.
Hello, Doctor.
My skin used to be good and there were no marks. After over exposed to sun i got some brown spot on my nose and cheeks area. I tried many home remedies and used elopathic creams to get rid of it but not getting any positive result. I Got these spots 7 years back. Kindly suggest me some homeopathic medicine to get rid of it.
Thanks in advance.
act;y i hav blak marks on ma face dose r pimple marks dey aren’t gng at al..can i use melacare ointment for dat…??els which 1 shud i use…??vil u pls lemme know am facin a lots of prob 4 dat……….
i have combination skin *&have pigmentation on my cheek pls tell me medicine to remove this
Dear Doctor,
I have acne scars on my face and am suffering from a little acne problem now at the age of 27. Can I have solution to have a clean and clear skin as my skin is a combination of dry and oily. Plz advise me.
Thanks U,
Pooshna
Dr sharma
i am of the age of 30+ . three year ago i have operated for peptic ulser.now my main problems are constipation & hypigmentation on may chick & forehead .i have already taken many allopathic treatment but no stisfactory result is found.so please advise me for pigmentation problem mainly.
thanks U
mahak
Hi Doctor,I m 22 yrs old.I have sunburn & pigmantation on my face last 2 years.is that CLEARZ PLUS cream suitable 4 m.
sir me 27 saal ka hu mere mathe, gaal, aur naak par 2 saal se pigmantation hai next 5 month baad meri shadi hai sir koi ilaaj bataiye
Dear Doctor
I used to have a very nice skin,but 2 years ago i had som dark brown patches arownd my cheeks and on top of my nose,can u kindly suggest me some home remedies since i m not working.
Thanx in advance.
sir i hav pigmentation marks on my face. please guide me if it can possible to reduce dat marks. i shall be very thankful to you
Sir,
Ihave client with hyper pigmendation in foerhead and cheeks.What can i do for the client? will u please give suggession.
namskar baba ramdev ji,
My name is Tanisha nd i hv a big birth mark on my left upper back.when i ws born thr ws nothing that ws visible as my parents said but as soon as my mensis started it started getting enlarged after that ,why is it so .i m so worried plz help me out,i m thinking 2 marry but due 2 this mark i feel inferiority comlex in myself,i hv taken homeopathic,ayurvedic treatment but thr ws no response at all.i m 24 yrs old nd so worried about what 2 do?plz tell me is the any jadi booti which i cn apply on that mark get relief.
Ihope u ll definately help me out in this regard cz u r like a god for us.
waiting for reply.
sir, am suffering with melasma spots on my nose and two sides of the chicks………..
PLZ suggest me sir with ur valuable advice
I have discoloration on my face do not know what caused but need help.
I met with an accident 9 months ago.Due to this scar has formed on the face.I am advised to apply both thrombophob and hyclean cream.I applied hyclean before sleep and next day the scar turned red.Please help me in this regard.