Online doctor for pigmentation
Brown patches on the cheeks that came with pregnancy or the pill, a dark upper lip, marks left behind by every pimple, and a shelf of fairness creams that changed nothing. Send photos and the names of what you have used. A doctor names the type of pigmentation and writes a plan; skin cases go first to our doctor trained in cosmetic dermatology.
- A doctor usually replies within 30 minutes
- A written plan with every consult
- 48 hours of follow-up questions included
- Registered PingMeDoc™ doctors, online across India
Not for emergencies. For severe symptoms, go to the nearest hospital or call 108.
Online consultation for pigmentation
Dark patches have different causes: melasma (hormones and sun), marks left after pimples or a rash, darkening from friction, and sometimes a thyroid or sugar problem. Most fade slowly with daily sunscreen and the right cream. Steroid and fairness creams bought over the counter can thin the skin and make it worse, and need to be stopped the right way.
An online consult can help with
- Melasma: brown patches on the cheeks, forehead or upper lip
- Dark marks left after pimples, insect bites or a rash
- Dark underarms, neck or inner thighs
- Dark circles and uneven skin tone
- Skin that got darker or thinner after a fairness or steroid cream
See a doctor in person if
- Trouble breathing, chest pain, fainting, confusion or a seizure: go to the nearest emergency department or call 108.
- A mole or dark spot that has changed size, shape or colour, or bleeds
- A new dark streak in a nail
- Velvety dark skin on the neck that appeared quickly, with weight loss
- White patches that are spreading fast
How an online consultation works
- 1
Tell the doctor what is wrong
A few short questions, about two minutes. Add photos or reports if you have them.
- 2
Pay. The chat opens.
Chat from ₹199. A doctor usually replies within 30 minutes. The doctor can switch to video if needed; some prescription medicines need a short video call first.
- 3
A plan, in writing
What it is likely to be, what to take and what to avoid. A prescription where appropriate, and 48 hours of follow-up questions in the same chat.
- 4
Tests at home, if needed
Book any test the doctor suggests with home sample collection where available, and share the report in the same chat within the 48 hours.
What the doctor may do
- Name the type of pigmentation from your photos and history
- Tell you which products to stop, including steroid and fairness creams
- Prescribe creams that suit your skin type, where clinically appropriate
- Explain sunscreen: which one, how much and how often
- Suggest a blood test when the cause may be inside, such as thyroid or sugar
- Tell you when peels or laser in a clinic are worth considering
Tests the doctor may suggest
Only if your symptoms call for them. You can book these with home sample collection where available.
Choose how you want to speak with a doctor
Chat with a registered doctor
From ₹199
Message the doctor and get written advice.
Call with a registered doctor
From ₹299
Speak by voice call at a time that suits you.
- Includes a written note from the doctor. A prescription is issued only if the doctor finds it appropriate.
- 48 hours of follow-up questions in the same chat.
- A doctor usually replies within 30 minutes.
Online doctor consultations from other services typically range from ₹650 to ₹800, based on a review of publicly listed prices in October 2026. Prices change; check the provider's current price before comparing.
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Consult an online doctor for pigmentation today
Chat from ₹199. Ask on WhatsApp if you are unsure whether an online consult suits your problem.