Sir /Mam I have got post inflammatory pigmentation on my cheeks.. I have used creams as kojivit, retino-a but none has proved worthy.. I have a very oily skin and am using AHAglow facewash... I am also using photoban 30 as sunscreen.. please suggest me something or should I go for laser...
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. Post inflammatory pigmentation is a term used for pigmentation which arises secondary to an injury/ inflammation to the skin like trauma, acne, burns, etc. You have not mentioned how your acquired this pigmentation. Depending on the extent of initial inflammation, the pigmentation can be superficial or deep. Superficial pigmentation responds faster and well to lightening creams like comic acid. Deep pigmentation may not completely disappear. Continue to use the creams and sunscreen that you are currently using. You could opt for chemical peels done by a dermatologist. Peels containing glycolic acid and retinol help in lightening. You could also consider Q-switched Drag laser. But the benefit of the laser depends on the type of pigmentation. Hence, it needs to be evaluated by a dermatologist. Hope this helps you. Take care.