How to get rid of dark spots on my face

[kat111956]

I have had melasma and now have vitiligo. Around 2002-2003 I was on Paxil and I developed hot flashes and melasma. I was given a prescription bleaching creme Benoquin which removed most of the melasma but I have a couple of stubborn spots that won't go away with the creme or tri-luma. I have tried using retinol products faithfully and although my skin is soft the spots are there. Oddly enough as the melasma started to improve the vitiligo kicked in. I don't know if there is a connection. When I stopped the Paxil the hot flashes did stop. The other thing is that I can get a script for Benoquin but I can not get a pharmacy who can fill it and my hands are very white but at the wrist I am spotted. Luckily I am not very dark skinned but I have to use alot of sunscreen. What can I use on the stubborn spots and how can I find Benoquin?

[barbaramory]

Here are some ways to get rid of dark spots on your face.

• Applying freshly extracted carrot juice is a tried and tested remedy for Dark Skin, especially for blemishes and pigmentation.

• Prepare a mixture of coconut milk and pineapple juice and apply it on the skin for about 15 to 20 minutes regularly to achieve whitening of skin.

• A mixture of cucumber juice and honey can be applied on dry skin for getting rid of Dark Skin.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Treatment options for melasma includes treatment with vitamin C and hydrocortisone, peel with carbon dioxide snow and alexandrite and ND-Yag Q-Switched laser treatment preceded by a hydroquinone-based application. Please discuss these options with your dermatologist.

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.