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What Causes Darkening Of Skin After Using Skinlite Cream?

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Posted on Wed, 18 Jun 2014
Question: Hi doctor, I used skinlite for ten days and stopped using it after knowing its side effects, now my skin became dark and some dark layers are forming on my face (just like u apply some peel off mask ) what should I do to cure my problem permanently and become fair ,I applied it on my hands too so what should I use hands, what are the layers that are forming on my face kindly answer in detail,do I have to face this problem life long or will it be cured m very much worried thank you
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
use sunscreen

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Skin lite is a depigmenting agent.
It causes slight peeling and darkening if skin initially. When this skin peels off the underlying skin will be fresh and fair.
This is normal mechanism of action of the cream so there is nothing to worry.
Start applying a sunscreen with spf more than 50. This will protect the underlying skin from getting darker.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 hours later)
Thank you for the brief answer doctor☺ so just the sunscreen is enough ???? the layer will disappear by its own without applying any other cream ??? I dont go out anywhere in sun as m not working so do i have to apply sunscreen when i am at home daily???Can I use kojivit cream or any other kojic acid containing creams for fairness?? Thanking you in advance
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (30 hours later)
Brief Answer:
just apply sunscreen

Detailed Answer:
It appears like an allergic reaction to skinlite.
Better don't use any other skin lightening cream now.
Sunscreen will protect the new skin from getting pigmented hence it is advised to use it even when you are at home.
This will take time but your skin tone should improve in a month.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Darkening Of Skin After Using Skinlite Cream?

Brief Answer: use sunscreen Detailed Answer: Hello Skin lite is a depigmenting agent. It causes slight peeling and darkening if skin initially. When this skin peels off the underlying skin will be fresh and fair. This is normal mechanism of action of the cream so there is nothing to worry. Start applying a sunscreen with spf more than 50. This will protect the underlying skin from getting darker. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you