Discoloration/ Acne

[Bea88]

I have had acne issues for about 3 years now because i am allergic to something in the water where i am at school.  I have purchased a water filter and the acne had gone away dramatically, but now i have severe blemishes on my face. At first i was using a product called Ambi and Crusaders soap and face cream that are skin bleaching creams. They both work well, but they lighten up my entire face rather than just evening my skin tone so now my face is visibly lighter than the rest of my body.  I am looking into purchasing a product called Mederma and i wanted to see what you think about this product.  Does it even skin tone with out lightening the entire face, will is cause more bad than good, or is it not the best product to use for blemishes?  I am an African American female of dark complexion, 20 years old.
Also, is there a face cleaner you reccommend for someone to use if they are allergic to the water in their area to prevent other bumps from forming peridodicaly?
Thanks.

[Bea88]

I am looking into purchasing a product called Mederma and i wanted to see what you think about this product.  Does it tone with out lightening the entire face, cause more bad than good, or is it not the best product to use for blemishes?  I am an African American of dark complexion, 20 years old.
Also, is there a facial cleaner you reccommend for someone to use if to prevent other bumps from forming peridodicaly?

Thanks

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Hyperpigmentation Removal treatments are used to eradicate darkened areas of the skin which may result from hormones, sun damage, injuries, skin-type characteristics, medications and more.  Hyperpigmentation lesions can be anything from melasma/cholasma often attributed to pregnancy or hormonal imbalances to freckles.

The treatments vary from melanin blocking agents combined with topical medications such as Retin A which causes the body to exfoliate the skin to rid the body of the hyperpigmentation while prohibiting new melanin production to laser treatments.  The treatments wholly depend upon your needs and skin type.  

For standard non-hormone induced hyperpigmentations Hydroquinone usually reduces or removes hyperpigmentations very effectively. It is a bleaching agent. Also always use sunscreen/sunblock as dark areas on exposure to sunlight turn darker still. For some patients with severe hyperpigmentation,surgical and cosmetic intervention may help.

You can access more information on the foll. website
http://www.yestheyrefake.net/hyperpigmentation.htm

Wearing sunscreen and avoiding the use of abrasive cleansers and cosmetics for the face may help. Get enough sleep and eat a balanced diet everyday.

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms and a proper clinical examination.

Let us know if you need any other information and post us on how you are doing.

Regards.