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Can Melaite Forte Be Used For Long Time?
can i use melaite forte for longer period of type to curb pigmentation or is it unsafe? im 37 years old and suffering from it for the last 7 years but nothing seems to work in my case. please suggest some effective cream and which i can use for longer period of time
Thu, 6 Feb 2020
Hi,
Melalite Forte (hydroquinone) cream is an effective medication used to treat dark colored patches, freckles, post pimples pigmentation, and spots on the skin that appear due to sun exposure. On prolonged use it may cause a skin condition called ochronosis which is characterized by papules and papules and bluish-black pigmentation. As such, you shouldn’t use this medication for five months at a time. Allow the skin to rest and restore itself for two to three months after using this cream then restart using it, if needed, only after such a break. I would advise you to use kojic acid containing creams to curb the pigmentation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
Melalite Forte (hydroquinone) cream is an effective medication used to treat dark colored patches, freckles, post pimples pigmentation, and spots on the skin that appear due to sun exposure. On prolonged use it may cause a skin condition called ochronosis which is characterized by papules and papules and bluish-black pigmentation. As such, you shouldn’t use this medication for five months at a time. Allow the skin to rest and restore itself for two to three months after using this cream then restart using it, if needed, only after such a break. I would advise you to use kojic acid containing creams to curb the pigmentation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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