What can be done about hyperpigmentation after eczema?

Jul 13, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I had eczema on my skin last month. After the eczema healed, the skin turned dark with pigmentation. What should I do about the pigmentation left after eczema?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
There are several approaches to improving melanin issues after eczema. 1. Daily skincare serves as the foundation. Keeping the skin clean, avoiding excessive friction and UV exposure, and wearing loose, breathable cotton clothing can help reduce melanin production. 2. Medication is also an effective method. Topical treatments such as hydroquinone cream and retinoic acid cream can accelerate pigment fading. Oral intake of vitamin C and vitamin E can also help inhibit melanin formation. 3. Adjusting diet by increasing intake of foods rich in vitamin C can aid in melanin metabolism. If melanin deposition is severe and persists for a prolonged period, physical treatments such as laser therapy or intense pulsed light may be considered. These treatments work by destroying melanocytes to improve skin darkening.