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How to treat melasma that keeps coming back after using creams for 2 years?
Skin and Hair Disorders
Question #52940
12 days ago
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How to treat melasma that keeps coming back after using creams for 2 years? - #52940

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Skin py 2 Saal sa melasma h creams lagany sa temporary khtam ho jati cream chodny sa phir wapis a jati kia kumkumadi oil sa melasma theek ho jy ga

How long have you been using creams for melasma?:

- 1-2 years

How would you describe the severity of your melasma?:

- Severe — dark and prominent

Have you noticed any specific triggers for your melasma?:

- Hormonal changes

What other treatments have you tried apart from creams?:

- Nothing else

How is your overall skin health?:

- Oily or acne-prone

How often do you experience changes in your skin due to melasma?:

- Rarely

Have you used any natural oils or remedies for your skin before?:

- Occasionally
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Melasma coming back after stopping creams means the root cause is still active. This is not just a surface skin issue, it is a Pitta and hormonal imbalance affecting deeper skin layers, which is why creams give only temporary results. Kumkumadi oil alone will not completely cure melasma, but it can help in improving skin texture and mild pigmentation when used regularly. The treatment has to work from inside as well as outside. Start with Khadirarishta 15 ml with equal water twice daily after meals to purify blood and reduce pigmentation from within. Take Manjistha churna ½ tsp twice daily with warm water to support skin detox and reduce recurrence. For external application, use Kumkumadi oil at night, applying a few drops with gentle massage. During the day, strict sun protection is mandatory, otherwise pigmentation will keep returning. Avoid triggers like excess sun exposure, heat, spicy food, and irregular meals, as these aggravate Pitta and worsen melasma. Include cooling foods like cucumber, coconut, and plenty of water. With this combined approach, pigmentation gradually lightens over 6–8 weeks and recurrence reduces significantly.


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1. manjistha tab or powder take twice daily after meal with warm water 2. aloe juice - take 30 ml pure aloe vera juice on empty stomach in morning

apply herbal facepack - 1/2tsp muktani mitti + 1/2 tsp manjistha powder + 1/2 tsp sandalwood powder + rose water appy for 10-15 min wash with normal water avoid direct sun - use zinc based natural sunscreen diet - pomegranate , apple , grapes , spinach , coriander , fennel , use cow ghee also get more hydration avoid - excessive chilli, garlic , ginger , onion , fried n junk , caffeine and smoking


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