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Does Use Of Melacare Cream For Tanned Skin Cause Rash/burns Like Side Effect?
My skin got a bit tanned ....so i used melacare cream having hydroquinone to reduce the tan....used it for 3-4 days and one day in the morning washed my face with warm water and applied sun-block cream (for the 1st time).....it caused a burning feeling on my face and now after one day there are red-dark spots on the face similar to burning spots.....please help
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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You seem to have developed irritant dermatitis to melacare cream. Melacare cream is a combination of 3 active ingredients tretinoin, hydroquinone and mometasone. Tretinoin as well as hydroquinone have inherent irritant properties and may cause irritation when applied on to face, specially in those who have sensitive skin.
I would suggest a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate cream, to be applied twice daily over the affected area for a few days. That would take care of the irritant dermatitis.
Thereafter, you may use a kojic acid based cream to fade away the tan.
Always use a broad spectrum sunscreen, throughout the day to prevent further sun induced darkening.
Regards
You seem to have developed irritant dermatitis to melacare cream. Melacare cream is a combination of 3 active ingredients tretinoin, hydroquinone and mometasone. Tretinoin as well as hydroquinone have inherent irritant properties and may cause irritation when applied on to face, specially in those who have sensitive skin.
I would suggest a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate cream, to be applied twice daily over the affected area for a few days. That would take care of the irritant dermatitis.
Thereafter, you may use a kojic acid based cream to fade away the tan.
Always use a broad spectrum sunscreen, throughout the day to prevent further sun induced darkening.
Regards
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