DARK CLOUD IN MY CHEEK.

[prabha678]

I APPLIED BENZOYL PEROXIDE(2.5 GEL) IN MY CHEEK FOR REMOVING MY  ACNEBLACK SPOTS.BUT AFTER DOING THAT I HAD A DARK BLACK CLOUD IN MY CHEEK.WHAT CAN I DO NOW.PLEASE HELP ME.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Benzoyl peroxide can be used on the face - it is prescribed by dermatologists regularly.

But it would be best if you could consult your skin specialist without any self medication.

Let us know if you need any other information.

Regards.

[prabha678]

thank you very much for your advice.do u think applying benzoyl peroxide on my face is risky?anyway thank u very much.nice to meet u.

[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.

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.