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Question
11 Jan 2006
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skin discolouring from pregnancy
Since my daughters birth I have had discolouration on my face,
dark patches. I have been using Bio-oil and other oils(Innoxa)
but to no help. I put on a base but not even that is covering the spots. Could you please advise if I should go see a skin doctor?
or any other products that I could try?
dark patches. I have been using Bio-oil and other oils(Innoxa)
but to no help. I put on a base but not even that is covering the spots. Could you please advise if I should go see a skin doctor?
or any other products that I could try?
CyberDoc
Dear Sarah,
Skin pigmentation is caused by the hormonal changes ( called Chloasma or Melasma) Just use a good sunscreen as sun aggravates it and make an appointment with a dermatologist - it can be bleached but please don't use over the counter medication - it can cause skin damamge.
Skin pigmentation is caused by the hormonal changes ( called Chloasma or Melasma) Just use a good sunscreen as sun aggravates it and make an appointment with a dermatologist - it can be bleached but please don't use over the counter medication - it can cause skin damamge.
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