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Skin darkening after Vitamin C serum
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My complexion git darker after pregnancy ,so i was prescribed Lumise C serum but i bought Derma Co vitamin C 20% as an alternative as it was cheaper.
After using it for 5-6 days, i see that my complexion is getting darker rather than lightening. Also i am taking Gluta 500 OD and epibrite cream ar night.
Please help me, what i am doing wrong
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
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9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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Dr. Priyanka Kumari
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Jajpur
First thing is sun protection and use of sunscreen....if just using depigmenting agent and dnt have proper sun protection or dnt use sunscreen then darkening of face can occur
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Dr. Radhika V. Kaujalgi
Dermatologist
18 yrs exp
Bangalore
Oral Glutathione is not much preferred.Kindly take a proper consultation to treat the same.
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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