HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is There Any Side Effect For Melacare And How To Use It?

Hi am using melacare from three month.On start its giving me good result but know there is some very small pimple are in my face.so how could i stop this using.is it a side effect..while am not using any face wash or soap on my face..my second question is can i use face pack or scruber during using of melacare..
Sat, 24 May 2014
Report Abuse
Dermatologist,  's  Response
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I understand that you have been using Melacare cream for 3 months now.
It contains mometasone furoate, a mid- potent steroid, which should not be used for more than 2 weeks on the face.
It can cause side effects like skin whitening, thinning of skin, acneiform eruptions ( small pimple like eruptions which you are currently experiencing).
Please stop using Melacare immediately.
You may experience burning/ redness/ stinging sometimes when you stop it. These are transient and will subside in 2-4 weeks. In the meantime, use a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 and above every 4 hours. At bedtime, you can apply a light moisturizer to take care of the dryness. Use a mild cleanser like Cetaphil cleansing lotion to wash the face.
Avoid scrubs as it could further irritate your face. Face packs which are not very drying in nature are ok to use.
Hope this answered your queries.
Take care.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Is There Any Side Effect For Melacare And How To Use It?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. I understand that you have been using Melacare cream for 3 months now. It contains mometasone furoate, a mid- potent steroid, which should not be used for more than 2 weeks on the face. It can cause side effects like skin whitening, thinning of skin, acneiform eruptions ( small pimple like eruptions which you are currently experiencing). Please stop using Melacare immediately. You may experience burning/ redness/ stinging sometimes when you stop it. These are transient and will subside in 2-4 weeks. In the meantime, use a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 and above every 4 hours. At bedtime, you can apply a light moisturizer to take care of the dryness. Use a mild cleanser like Cetaphil cleansing lotion to wash the face. Avoid scrubs as it could further irritate your face. Face packs which are not very drying in nature are ok to use. Hope this answered your queries. Take care.