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Major diet overhaul along with ayurveda herbs and hydro therapy
I have been following dr jack kruse's recommendations for melasma and have made following dietary n lifestyle changes.
1. I get up early morning at 6 and have heavy breakfast full of protein n fats. Then I go out in sun n sit n relax for half an hour outdoors.
2. I come back n take shower starting from warm to cold and then ending with warm.
3. My diet now includes oysters , fish for healthy dha, avacadoes n humous , mct oil , cocunut oil for healthy protein n fats. I only eat spinach n lentils n one peace of carb a day. So its high protein n high fat diet with no sugar at all.
4. I apply mct oil directly to my face too.
5. No use of indoor lights during the day.
This is in addition to my ayurveda treatment. That is basically providing me supplements in herbal form.
Dr kruse thinks this is the right way to cure melasma. I will try atleast till the end of this year. It's only few days on this routine now but I will stick to it till dec n then re-analyse. Hope it works for me.I want to fix this condition 100% and also become a healthier person. Great learning about eating right n staying close our natural self by sticking to circadian clock and nature.
Discontinued the cream for good
I have developed broken blood vessels during my last trial on the cream. That's why I have decided I won't use hydroquinone on my face ever again.
Currently, I am on Ayurveda treatment and will stick to it for the rest of this year. It may be taking time to show results but it has allowed me to improve various aspects of my life such as sleep, stress management and diet. I will stick to for the rest of this year. Giving melasma 1 year using this therapy is not a big price to pay if I get my normal face back. Hopefully, it does deliver results. Will update in few months how it's going. Thanks
Currently, I am on Ayurveda treatment and will stick to it for the rest of this year. It may be taking time to show results but it has allowed me to improve various aspects of my life such as sleep, stress management and diet. I will stick to for the rest of this year. Giving melasma 1 year using this therapy is not a big price to pay if I get my normal face back. Hopefully, it does deliver results. Will update in few months how it's going. Thanks
Second round on this cream started yesterday i.e. 12/04/2016
I had used the cream for 6-7 weeks till 11 Feb 2016. I had persistent redness and sore skin. A dermatologist in Delhi gave me a diagnosis telangiectasia. I was scared of further damaging my skin so stopped using the cream. I also didn't notice any fading mainly because of persistent redness.
However, after stopping the cream within 1-2 weeks my skin recovered and I noticed that my pigmentation had lightened. That's why I have now decided to try it again for six weeks. Hopefully it's safe to do so since I have given a 2 months break already. Luckily my pigment is still lighter, hopefully I will maintain the improvements I have made and I will make in the future.
Looking to meet a new dermatologist in London too to ensure it's still safe to use the cream. On research I discovered , that telangiectasia develops mainly due to use of steriods in creams. However, this cream has very mild steriod. So, it's a good formulation.
It's important to note that I am also using ayurveda treatment + naturalpathy to help my skin from within. I take two medicines that contain high percentage of purified sulphur, calcium, iron, and very strong blood purifier with strong detoxifying effect. I also use hydropathy where I give steam to face for 5-10 mins, then sit in cold water for 12 mins, then wash face with cold water , and then work out by running for 15-20 minutes. I also take a medicine with it that's mainly made from plaster of paris( calcium). I have been very deficient in Calcium, Vitamin D and RBC count. That means that ayurveda doctor is doing the right treatment by giving me high dosages of these minerals. I have a lot of faith in this treatment. But, I want to help my skin externally too for faster results. I think ayurveda treatment will cure my melasma from inside and I may no longer have any sun sensitivity afterwards. I am looking at six months or longer on this treatment. But, I have lots of confidence in the treatment.
So, I will use both of these treatments till mid June now. And, will update everyone with results. My skin is already better with lighter pigment, and nice glow.
I am praying to God that I will maintain these changes ( which i should since I used no lighteners in two months still pigment stayed the same), and get much clearer skin soon.
Will keep you updated on monthly basis now.
However, after stopping the cream within 1-2 weeks my skin recovered and I noticed that my pigmentation had lightened. That's why I have now decided to try it again for six weeks. Hopefully it's safe to do so since I have given a 2 months break already. Luckily my pigment is still lighter, hopefully I will maintain the improvements I have made and I will make in the future.
Looking to meet a new dermatologist in London too to ensure it's still safe to use the cream. On research I discovered , that telangiectasia develops mainly due to use of steriods in creams. However, this cream has very mild steriod. So, it's a good formulation.
It's important to note that I am also using ayurveda treatment + naturalpathy to help my skin from within. I take two medicines that contain high percentage of purified sulphur, calcium, iron, and very strong blood purifier with strong detoxifying effect. I also use hydropathy where I give steam to face for 5-10 mins, then sit in cold water for 12 mins, then wash face with cold water , and then work out by running for 15-20 minutes. I also take a medicine with it that's mainly made from plaster of paris( calcium). I have been very deficient in Calcium, Vitamin D and RBC count. That means that ayurveda doctor is doing the right treatment by giving me high dosages of these minerals. I have a lot of faith in this treatment. But, I want to help my skin externally too for faster results. I think ayurveda treatment will cure my melasma from inside and I may no longer have any sun sensitivity afterwards. I am looking at six months or longer on this treatment. But, I have lots of confidence in the treatment.
So, I will use both of these treatments till mid June now. And, will update everyone with results. My skin is already better with lighter pigment, and nice glow.
I am praying to God that I will maintain these changes ( which i should since I used no lighteners in two months still pigment stayed the same), and get much clearer skin soon.
Will keep you updated on monthly basis now.
Provider Review
Dr Sunil Chopra
So far, very professional and knowledgeable. I need to see if his skills, knowledge and experience gives me relief from this dreaded condition. I would add generous reviews if I benefit. I am willing to make him my GOD!!