nose piercing

i took out my nose ring and it left a black spot..i know now it is from the silver..my question is how do i get rid of it. please tell me there is a solution

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
This can be due to post inflammatory hyperpigmentation after contact dermatitis with the silver of the nose piercing. The treatment for post inflammatory hyperpigmentation includes various skin creams like hydroquinone, azelaic acid, corticosteroids, tretinoin cream and laser treatment, but use it under a dermatologist’s guidance. If it still persists then you can go in for laser treatment, Chemical peeling or microdermabrasion.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.