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Consultation: Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation, like any other skin condition, can lower the sufferer’s self confidence. Dr Pixie McKenna talks to a patient whose social life has been placed on hold because of this Embarrassing Illness, and recommends a course of laser treatment and lotion to enable her to stay out clubbing with her mates all night long…

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I have dark patched above my lips and under eyes. Have tried many products but nothing seems to work and the laser treatment sounds scary. Can you advise on an effective and safe product or treatment?? One which has been tested and is known to work? thanks Ash

Posted on 2 Aug 2010 19:32 by Shah
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What is the best cure for pigmintation due to taking the pill, I was advised by my doctor that there is a cream/compound but can cause cancer?? please help as I have been using finacea 15% gel and not made a difference. Your help is gratefully appreciated

Posted on 20 Jun 2010 15:13 by Jane
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I have hyper pigmentation on my face, below my eyes and across my top lip looking like a mustache. I understand from the TV show that I could try laser treatment and on researching this there are so many types, so many people offering it and it expensive. So how do I know what's right and who is trained, expert in it before I book in and start handing over my money? My fear would be to chose the wrong one and make it worse.

Posted on 7 Jun 2010 20:49 by Sarah
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I have been referred on two occasions to dermatologist at local hospital and given a cream called pigmanorm. Initially worked for a few weeks then stopped. My GP has now asked me to do my own search for an nhs hospital that offers treatment for hyper pigmentation as she does not know any and I cannot afford to go for private treatment.Does anyone have a solution for me? My problem area is on my cheeks and forehead.

Posted on 2 Jun 2010 12:07 by Lisa
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Hi, I'm 46years old and I have no children, I have been getting some liver spots in the last 3 years. Also a big dark square spot appeared on the bridge of my nose and it looks awful. I believe it came up not longe than 2 months ago and it's a bit darker than I first noticed it. I believe it is hyperpigmentation. I tried to look at the internet for lightening creams but there are some many brands, that I rather have a dermatologic tested product than get a product that might be harmful. I cannot afford to go to a specialist neither buy a very expensive product. Could you possibly help me to find a product that works and it is not dangerous to use. Thanks. Ana

Posted on 5 Apr 2010 22:23 by Ana
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Hi, I'm 36 years old not kids, and I've got dark spots on my face for the last 5 years Hyperpigmentation. I wathed today's program and you were talk about it. Could give me the name of the cream to make my face a litle clean, as I know it will only help not cure and I know it should be used with some solar fator. Thank you Alice

Posted on 2 Apr 2010 22:39 by Alice
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i have dark circle around my eyes n i would like to get rid of it...is there anything i can put around my eyes to make it better please...

Posted on 25 Mar 2010 14:31 by alicia
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As with most people commenting on this subject, I have hyperpigmentation scars on my face. I was hoping you could advice me on what I can use to get rid of these horrible scars. I hate going out and have a very low self esteem. Please help.

Posted on 1 Mar 2010 20:28 by Monsurat
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hi im a 25 year old mixed race male i have dark spots on my forehead if i have a spots it will take a long time to heal then wen it does it leaves these dark marks its that bad that i wont even take my baseball cap off at all because of them.i have seeen my gp who basicaly said get on with it there is no treatment can u help me look normal

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Hi, I am a 28 year old black female that also has a problem with dark spots and hair on my face and neck, i have been to see my doctor but is not very helpful.I have try main creams to get rid of the dark spot but none work. Can you pls help me to get rid of these dark spot as it is stopping me from getting out and about....x

Posted on 26 Feb 2010 22:58 by shannar
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