Pigmentation

Pigmentation is the number of melanin pigments present in the skin, which determines the skin color. Pigmentation disorder can result in light or dark patches on the skin. The common pigmentation disorders are birthmarks, hemangiomas, albinism, vitiligo, and melasma.

  
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I am suffering from brown reddish pigments all over my face. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27 year old female, married with a baby. From last month, I am suffering from unwanted mole/brown reddish pigment all over the face. It is not itching but spreading very rapidly and completely destroyed my beauty. I am really worried about this. I used Dr. Reckeweg 23 drops from...  Read Full »


Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I looked at the photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and it seems like a small, mole, or wart-like lesion. Kindly stop Dr. Reckeweg's drops. I suggest you take Thuja 200C (Thuja Occidentalis) three drops in one teaspoon of water or four pills under...  Read Full »

I am suffering from melasma over my nose, cheeks, and forehead. What should I do?

Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from melasma over my nose, cheeks, and forehead. Whenever I try to apply foundation to hide it on any occasion, it looks brownish. It has been happening for almost 15 years, starting from my second pregnancy. What should I do? Already taking medicine for it, but I do not se...  Read Full »


Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Melasma is common during pregnancy. First, I suggest you avoid or at least reduce the use of foundation because that may cause more harm over time. Secondly, you may use Berberis Aquifolium mother tincture (available in all homeopathic stores)...  Read Full »

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