HOMOEOPATHY FOR PIGMENTATION OR MELASMA OR CHLOASMA

 

A patchy brown or dark brown discoloration of skin that usually occurs on face due to hormonal changes, as in pregnancy and use of estrogen containing oral contraceptives.

PIGMENTATION

Mainly sun-exposed areas of the face are affected. This pigmentation often disappears over several months after stopping oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy or after delivering a child. It may return with additional pregnancies or use of these medications again.  The patches gradually fade over many months. In some people, the discoloration never entirely disappears. However, this condition develops unexpectedly in some women who are neither pregnant, taking oral contraceptives, nor hormone replacement medications.

Causes:

•     excess exposure to the sun
•     pregnancy
•     genetic predisposition
•     photosensitizing medications
•     use of oral contraceptive pills

Appearance of discoloration:

Chocolate and dark brown patches with irregular in shape

Locations:

Most commonly affected area upper cheek, upper lip and forehead.

Homoeopathy remedies: Sulphur, Lycopodium clavatum, Sepia officinalis, Thuja occidentalis, Argenticum nitricum, Cadmium sulphuratum, Copaiva officinalis, Guarana,Caulophyllum thalictroides and Plumbum metallicum and Urtica urens. 

HOMOEOPATHY TREATMENT FOR PIGMENTATION

Prevention:

• Avoiding the sun and using sunscreen 
• Avoid irritating the facial skin- No strong soaps or abrasive cleaners - use only a mild soap or cleanser for washing. 
• Increase intake of foods high in folic acid, dark green leafy vegetables, wheat germ, asparagus, broccoli, potatoes, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. 
• Avoid make-ups, facial cleansers or creams that irritate the skin. 
• Avoid stress 
• Exercise and meditation helps fighting stress