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by shemine smith on July 17th, 2005

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I have Hyperpigmentation of my skin due to a skin disease called pityriasis rosea. Is there any home made remedies that can get rid of these spots? I am african american it is all over.

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  • by Anabelia on April 20th, 2008

    Anabelia

    I had Pityriasis Rosea. After a year, 3 doctors and 4 medications, Clobax is finally getting rid of it. However, I still have white spots left over. The dark spots faded and left these white spots.

    Here's some literature that might help.
    ttp://www.aocd.org/skin/dermatologic_diseases/hyperpigmentation.html


    Most prescription creams used to lighten the skin contain hydroquinone. Bleaches lighten and fade darkened skin patches by slowing the production of melanin so those dark spots gradually fade to match normal skin coloration. Prescription bleaches contain twice the amount of hydroquinone, the active ingredient, as over-the-counter skin bleaches. In more severe cases prescription creams with tretinoin and a cortisone cream may be used. These may be somewhat irritating to sensitive skin and will take 3-6 months to produce improvement.

    There are now several highly effective laser treatments. The q-switched ruby and other pigmented lesion lasers often remove pigment without scarring. A test spot in an inconspicuous place will need to be done as they sometimes make things worse instead of better.

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  • by Anonymous on August 10th, 2007

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    hi, ive had pityriasis rosea, when i went to my GP all they told me was to be paitent and they will go themselves. they normally last for about 6 - 7 weeks and they do not leave any scaring, so just be paitent. they will go themselves, dont use anything on them they might get worse.

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  • by Sugarplum1 on January 31st, 2007

    Sugarplum1

    Hi, what does hyperpigmentation mean exactly please? Im caucasion and have these weird white spots on my forearms and shins, a loss of pigment, I wandered if it is the same thing your talking about, and should I go to the dermatologist? sorry Im not much help to you...

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