Thalassemia Patients and Friends
Discussion Forums => Thalassemia-related Issues => Topic started by: Rehman on April 12, 2011, 04:44:36 PM
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Dear Firends i have Dark spots on my face and my Fertine level is normal 500. i went do Dermatologist butt he say i dnt know about this spots. becouse evry thal patient have this spots in pakistan .
pleas tell me what i do.
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Dear Rehman,
The dark spots could be melasma or melanin banding - unrelated to iron. However, if they are a result of iron concentrated in certain parts of the skin IP6 is very helpful in removing iron from the skin - if it is the case taking IP6 faithfully will bring about a difference very quickly. Other antioxidants such as resveratrol, green tea extract will also help. Remember, ferritin is an indirect measure of plasma iron - it may not tell you what your actual iron levels are - especially levels in the organs (the skin being an organ).
Are you currently using desferal or an oral chelator? I find that oral chelators quickly remove iron from the skin. My son's complexion changed 10 fold once he began taking exjade.
If the spots are melasma, topical vitamin C will help - or changing your diet such for optimal adrenal functioning will be helpful.
I hope this helps,
Sharmin
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Dear sharmine
thanke a lot for you are reply im on Ferriprox.