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What Are The Side Effects Of Hydroquinone Acid Skin Lightening Cream?
Question: hello sir/madam my name is XXXXXXX from XXXXXXX from last one and half year i'm using skin lite cream which contain hydroquinone acid when i used to start this cream then itself i came to know it's giving side effect to me (dark skin) now i'm affraid use this cream because next year my marriage is there i like to go back to my normal skin colour the main problem is my skin became very dark if i not use this cream so you guys please help me to my problem
Brief Answer:
Stop using the offending cream
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
You have been using Skinlite cream since a long time. Basically it is a triple lightening agent . Although it is an effective cream but it has to be used very cautiously and has to be applied under medical supervision. It should not be used for very long intervals at a stretch.
Now your skin has become addictive to steroid use and you are showing side effects of long term use.
So at present, you should completely stop its usage . You may encounter some problems once you stop using it, but we will try to deal with them .
Start applying Kojivit cream over your face twice a day. Use a medicated sunscreen like neutrogena spf 50 regularly over your face everytime before going out in the sun.
Take tablet celin 500 mg twice a day for two weeks. This is basically vitamin c.
In case you develop any sun sensitivity or itching over face in leaving Skinlite cream , then you can additionally take tablet levocetrizine once a day for a week .
I am sure this will help you.
For the facial pigmentation,chemical peeling is another thing which will help you, you can discuss this option with your nearby dermatologist.
Dr Geetika Paul
Stop using the offending cream
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
You have been using Skinlite cream since a long time. Basically it is a triple lightening agent . Although it is an effective cream but it has to be used very cautiously and has to be applied under medical supervision. It should not be used for very long intervals at a stretch.
Now your skin has become addictive to steroid use and you are showing side effects of long term use.
So at present, you should completely stop its usage . You may encounter some problems once you stop using it, but we will try to deal with them .
Start applying Kojivit cream over your face twice a day. Use a medicated sunscreen like neutrogena spf 50 regularly over your face everytime before going out in the sun.
Take tablet celin 500 mg twice a day for two weeks. This is basically vitamin c.
In case you develop any sun sensitivity or itching over face in leaving Skinlite cream , then you can additionally take tablet levocetrizine once a day for a week .
I am sure this will help you.
For the facial pigmentation,chemical peeling is another thing which will help you, you can discuss this option with your nearby dermatologist.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
thanks for your answer and some people said to use meladrum cream they said it will help you for hyperpigmentation and when i should use kojivit cream morning or night ??? and i most important thing is i should get back to my normal colour with in a year so i'm not worrying to spend money so you please give me best solution to me
Brief Answer:
Don't apply over the counter drugs
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Please don't do this mistake of trying over the counter medicine once again.
You have already dive a lot of harm to your skin by not take medicines according to a dermatologist's advise .
You should start application of kojivit cream twice a day and follow the treatment as advised .
Thys will surely help you.
If you want very quick results , then chemical peeling will help you which you can discuss with your local dermatologist.
Dr Geetika Paul
Don't apply over the counter drugs
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Please don't do this mistake of trying over the counter medicine once again.
You have already dive a lot of harm to your skin by not take medicines according to a dermatologist's advise .
You should start application of kojivit cream twice a day and follow the treatment as advised .
Thys will surely help you.
If you want very quick results , then chemical peeling will help you which you can discuss with your local dermatologist.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
thank you so much for your advice surely i'll follow your instruction and if i want to know any discussion about my skin mean how should i contact you because i don't like to discuss with other doctor thank you again
Brief Answer:
Best of health
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
You can contact me on this forum anytime.
You can send a direct query in my name and I will be able to help you.
Take care
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
Best of health
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
You can contact me on this forum anytime.
You can send a direct query in my name and I will be able to help you.
Take care
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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