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
sir i am 28 years old . i have been using depiwhite cream for melasma to last six months but not getting relief.so please help me…….
My problem is that i have got dark patches on my face during pregnency before one year. i want to taken tretement from your,s clinic kindly give me the contact no and ur clinic address.
hello doc.i m 30 .suffering from acne for 4 years .i tried allopaty n ayurveda but nothing worker.4 years back i used to have a wonderfull skin but now my skin bears red spots ,acne ,n open pores .can u please help?????????
dr i have acne ,red spots open pores even after undergoing allopathy n other treatments. i m 30 .having breakouts from the last 4 years.please help
Dear Sir,
Hope you are doing good.
I am suffering from pigmentation from several years , tried every way but nothing culd cure so today going through site i come across to ur site… so please suggest me to remove pigmentaion or any medicine cuurently i m using OLAY cream day n nite.
Hope u will be able to solve mi problems waiting for the reply.
Regards
subhanjali
hello doctor,
Iam from india bangalore, presently livin in london..my face was completely tanned and i when to skin specialist and he prescribed me momate and clearz cream and tablet called oxidon a vitamin tablet….but when i went to medicine center…the medical rep gave a wrong ointment of clearz tellin me that its a same ointment from different company..so i started applying this cream from 2007 and still using it and it gave a good result and removed all my tans and looked very fair…
now here am in to major trouble, the problem is if i stop using this ointment for 3 days my face turns to same dark and starts itching and am not using clearz ointment…
most important thing is after me having a oxidon tablet very day twice…it turned me into diabetic and the same thing happen to one of my friend aswell .as he consulted the same doctor….an had the same tablet and now he’s diabetic…
i dont know what to say….
please doctor give me a permanent solutions…please…what an which cream i need to use further…to stop itching on my face and i want my face back into fair…please please find me a solution…
awaiting for your reply
regards
naveen rk
Dear Dr.
My friend is facing the problem of melasma on her phase and she is upset about the same she is around 42years.
Please suggest some medicen for her
Dear Doctor
I had a rhinoplasty one and half year ago. immediately after operation my nose of swollen on one side (bump on left side). Doctor told me to massage it properly. But till now it has not goten its proper shape. Due to excess massage on one side, that area became black. later I had to take 5 sittings to minimise the discoloration. Now it is improved but still somewhat dark. Please sugest me any homeopathic medicine to treat facial hyperpigmentation. and also tell how much can it improve it.
Thank you very much. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Anjali
Dear Doctor
Can you please give more information about what is available to threat melasma/ skin discoloration?
Thank you
Denise
I’ve been suffering for hyper pigmentation on my face for a long time almost Four 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 Vitamin A 25000, Bio-E, HQ & CH Lotion which I’ve use intermittantly for 2 years. last 1 year I tried homeopathy from Dr. Batras. \
Please prescribe some homeopathic treatment if possible to treat my problem.
regards,
VINI MATHEW
mere face pe 20 saal pehle black grapes vinegar lange se face kala ho gya tha bahyt ilaj karaya 10% PHARAK PDA peel bhi karaya plz suggest homeopathy medicine or cream thanks
thank you
Dear Sir
I’ve been suffering for hyper pigmentation on my face for a long time almost Four 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.
kidly prescribe some treatment
hi someone help im 30 now and had my first child at 18 since then iv had brown patches on my forhead cheek upper lip and now chin my skin was so clear before i had kids ,but ever since giving birth these horrid patches came out ,each summer they get alot alot worse even while using a sunblock and tryin to cover up with a hat but they are really gettin me down now could someone please please help me ………………..
My skin tone is uneven – I have brown spots on my cheeks forehead and around the mouth i.e. upper lip and chin please help me get rid of this desperately – I have tried ROC products which are very expensive and I cannot afford to keep buying but it has not worked – can you please help me – urgent urgent
Dear Sir,
I have devloped pigmentation since last 2 years ,Now since last 1.5yrs the pigmentation on my cheeks are dark( black)in colour (example the same picture as showns in the lady cheeks)
there is a lot of burning sensation when i am exposed to sun or luke warm water on my cheeks even for a amall second of time,i ahd applied sunscreen lotion spf 40 and used medical treatments but of no use.
Request u to pls help me out with ur valauble advise and treatment
Sir,
I am 27 year old ,i have pimples(big boils) problem since last six year , i have consulted many doctors when i use medicine there is improvement ,when i stop medicine pimples will come again.My face is tooooooooooo oily .my complexion also turned little dark mainly on fore head .recently i consulted homeopathy doctor using medicines last 2 months,but no improvement.Please suggest me what to do.
patient age is 30yrs old his face is blakish after delivery , she use sunskin lotion spf30 or 40 already his treatment is on going Dr Batras delhi last 2.3 yrs but patient not satisfied, some improvement in face can u treatment in this of patient ( before delivery his skin in milky white in preganent time his treatment is alopathic . may be alopatic medicine is reaction.
I’ve been suffering for hyper pigmentation on my face for a long time almost two years and during these years I’ve undergone treatment with various skin doctors but after using the medicine regularly I didn’t find any improvement, rather it increase the affected areas.I am 53 yr old
kindly prescribe some treatment
Dear Doctor,
I am 53yrs old, About 1 yrs ago there was a dark patch on my chin and slowly it started spreading all over the face. Finaly the whole face was an even dark colour.
Then slowly another dark pigmentation curtain started from my forehead, slowly down my whole face. No itching was noted.’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.
kidly prescribe some treatment
hello sir
my wife is 35 years old and she is suffering for hyper pigmentation on her face for a long time almost two years dark( black)in colour (example the same picture as showns in the lady cheeks) on her forehead and cheeks plz prescribe some treatment
thnks
Hello Sir
I am 25 yrs old. I see that i have a dark spot as pigmentation on my back since last 2 yrs. i tried taking Dr Batras homeopathy medicine. But hasnt helped me any better. I am contempalting to go for kaya skin clinic. Please suggest the best course of action.
hallo
sir iam vishn from sec bad i want to appoint ment pregmentation pls sir
sir, i had undergone a whitening facial in a famous parlour…………last yr, but within a week . i had allery and was marked out with black patches on my cheeeks and nose…….i had even undergone pixel laser…….but i didn’ get any gud result………so please suggest me treatment for it and also plz say out that,hw??? much will it cost……….
Respected sis,i have been suffering from acene vulgaris for 8 yrs and also recently develops cholesma around the nose n cheeks since last 5 month.i’m using only sunblock cream.also my menstrual cycle is irregular since menarche..does it caused by hormonal imbalance?or mensural irregularity causes my skin problem?plez sis provide me ur valuable suggestion regarding my problem.thanks!!
hi
i m 24 yrs old and suffering from melasma from last 5 years it is under and on the sides of my eyes reaching to my checks.i consulted many dermatologist but no gud results.now i have started homeopathic traetment.1st 3 mnths i used ekowoven drops it helped but very little now dr.prescribed me dercut drops.i m using from 1 months.plz tell me that is it ok to use?should i continue it or use some other medicine?
Halo doc,am 29yrs and frm kenya.hve got this ugly darkish mark on ma nose en sme little brown patches coming on ma cheeks for da last 2yrs.consulted many pple en told maybe its because of being pregnant.pls help en advice about homeopathic en is it readly available?my mother to is sunburned ever since en was i inherited frm her,is it true,thax
Hi doc am 29yrs old en frm kenya.hve got these ugly darkish brwn mark on ma nose en spreadin 2 ma cheeks 4 over 2yrs.hve bn updown 4 consultation en bn told its hormonal imbalance due 2 pregnancy en abit generic since ma mother has even darker spots over da ages.hve used melacare bt didnt work,ps help
Hi doc am 29yrs old en frm kenya.hve got these ugly darkish brwn mark on ma nose en spreadin 2 ma cheeks 4 over 2yrs.hve bn updown 4 consultation en bn told its hormonal imbalance due 2 pregnancy en abit generic since ma mother has even darker spots over da ages.hve used melacare bt didnt work,ps help
Hi dr.,
3yr ago i hv problem of acne on my whole face.they get leave spot and now my face hv acne marks small dot like marks remain on my face.i get allopathic treatment lk retino.a,kojic plus,ultrason hydroquinone etc but they cause side effect.i was apply these medicine on my whole face they cause redness,dry and dull skin so please give me best treatment i geting dipress allways when i saw my ugly face plz help me dr.
Dear Sir,
I am a 32 year old unmarried female. Recently FRECKLES have started appearing on my face. Please suggest me a homeopathic medicine which will help me solve this problem.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
Ambalika Biswas
Hi
I am 26 yrs old. I am sufferring from hyperpigmentation on my face, neck and hands. it started three years back with small area on the face and gradually started spreading to all the sun exposed part. i want to know the reason for this. is it curable and if yes wat would be the time required for getting it cleared fully. kindly reply..
i am 23 year old . I have a patches in my left cheek from childhood but i dont like it . please tell me treatment for removing it . May be this is birth sign
hello dr i’m 26 yrs male i am suffering from hyperpigmentation on my nose i took many medicines but nothing worked pls send me medication for this quickly
dear sir,
i am suffering from pigmentation on my face for last 10 years .i have all the allopathy treatment but no result .kindly suggest some medicine.
dolly.
Hi,
I am also suffring high pigmentation. I taken treatment from diffrent health institutes. Please suggest medicines and provide the details also that from where I get these medicines. Is there are any medicine store in Gurgaon.
Thanks in advance.
hi
I am 40 years old in gulf. I got pigmentation marks on my cheeks under my eyes. some say it is due to sun rays, and some hormonal imbalance. I tried out many creams but the marks spread out and got darker.
I feel very embarrased, please suggest me if i need to get a laser treatment done. i want to get rid of this problem at the earlies. i am flying back to india in July 2011 for vacation. please suggest me good treatments in hYDERABAD, ANDHRA PRADESH.
THANKS
hi doc,
I am 46 years old, have been suffering from hyper-pigmentation for 7-9 years now,it was only a small spot on my right cheek at first because i use obagi during that time-9years ago,then i went to beach,which i did not know that it would affect to my face for so long,stop using it when its finished,then went to many dermatologist,having done many things, chemical peel,blue peel etc.to no avail. Pls help.
Hi Dr.
I have dark pigmentation patches on my forehead,noseand cheeks. It gets worsse on exposure to sun. I ‘m 49 yrs old and having menopause syntom. I have seen several dermatogists . The more I apply the cream the darker it becomes. So do you have any branch in Malaysia or I can have treatment .
Hope to hear from you soon, Thank you
Hi Dr,I hav these brown patches on my cheecks an under my eyes.i got it when i bcame pregnant,but it has gotten worse over the years.i dnt even feel like goin anywhere anymore.i am 39yrs old.PLEASE DOCTOR-HELP!!
From Cape Town
South Africa
Respected Dr,
i m 24 years male from Pakistan..i m suffering from Melasma…i hv lost my confidence due to this problem.. i avoid gathering…ppl lagh at me…i m losing my hope…i m poor man.i cont afford to come india .. plz suggest me some medicine….
i will be exteremely greatful to you…
u will always b in my prayers…
thanks ….
Farooq Azam
Hello Sir,
I m 27 years old female from Pakistan..I m suffering from freckles. I get pimples oftenly and as they get dried up they leave a spot on my face. I had no spots on my face 6 months back but now have got alot of spots and I feel really upset and ugly. Pls help me..Thanks
dear dr.
i have gone through all the above letters and i hope that my wife would get benefitted with ur help.sinc last 5 years we r fighting pillar to post for her hiper pigmentation.firs pigmentation started on neck then gradually face .it was light earlier and noe becoming darker and darker .all crems sunban have been used without any success. in 2009 she was operated for tumer on left overy .it was belign.one not cancer .alon with overy her utrus and right oery was also removed ntation still persists . now recntly her serum insulin was found to be on very high side for which glyrep medicine is being administered. her biopsy of the skin was also done adn found nothing except that pigmentation trickle down a little bit in lower skin .dr. said it is ashy dermatosis .presently she has pigmentation on both cheeks ,fore head ,neck hands etc .we have lost all hope it seems by allopathy it wont be cured .now everythig rests onu to cure my wife .please advice .mohan vaidya husband of a petient
I have pigmentation n acne scars…. Tell me d drug.. Not married or on contraceptive…
hai Dr
I am 22 years old female .I have been suffering with acne pimples and hyper pigmentation on my face for a long time almost two years and during these years I’ve undergone treatment with various skin doctors but after using the medicine regularly I didn’t find any improvement.pelase suggest any treatment .
Thanks in advance..
Hello Sir,
I’m 30 years old. 2 years back my complexion was medium. And after that, I became very dark. And also, my skin was very dry. I tried for many moisturizers. But, it works only for that time. Pls suggest me how to get tight shining little bit light skin especially face. My face is also somewhat dry. Pls suggest some medicines for intake or external purpose. Kindly Consider and pls do me a favour.
Thank u
hi dr,
im jst 20 years female .im suffering from melsma ie…hav brown patches on my cheecks and sides of my eyes since 4 years. i used many ointments like glycol,kojic acid,hydro quinine but no use. im not attending any functions and college reguarly.i was very depressed and feeling shy.please suggest correct medicine doctor ..
thank u
hi dr,
im jst 20 years female .im suffering from melsma ie…hav brown patches on my cheecks and sides of my eyes since 4 years. i used many ointments like glycol,kojic acid,hydro quinine but no use. im not attending any functions and college reguarly.i was very depressed and feeling shy.please suggest correct medicine doctor ..
thank u
I am suffering from melasma since two years. Is there any homeopathic treatment for this disorder
hello dr.
i am 24 yrs male ..i have developed light brown marks on corner of my eyes and cheek bones ..i have used umber of creams like ret hc ,bionic eye cream,melalite ..but no improvement ,pls suggedt me treatement