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Skin Darkening, Pigmentation On Stopping Usage Of Melacare Cream. Remedies To Overcome This?
Hai doc, I m using melacare for more than 2 years if i stop using some dark pigmentations are coming to my face and my face become very dark what i will do.someone is saying that using of melacare will cause skin cancer what i will do?.I m 22 yrs old.If i stop using it my skin is becoming very very dark and i cant go out .doc pls suggest m some remedies or medicin to overcome it.
Tue, 20 Nov 2012
Hi,
Firstly over the counter use of melacare should always be avoided as it contains hydroquinone, steroid and tretinoin and long term use can lead to dry, thin ,irritated skin with visible blood vessels. As you have used it for such a prolonged period, abrupt stoppage can lead to rebound hyperpigmentation. So what you need to do is to taper down its use. Start using a mild face wash along with a sunscreen and a moisturiser with vitamin E and vitamin C. Consult a dermatologist too so that after proper skin analysis further treatment can be advised. Take care.
Firstly over the counter use of melacare should always be avoided as it contains hydroquinone, steroid and tretinoin and long term use can lead to dry, thin ,irritated skin with visible blood vessels. As you have used it for such a prolonged period, abrupt stoppage can lead to rebound hyperpigmentation. So what you need to do is to taper down its use. Start using a mild face wash along with a sunscreen and a moisturiser with vitamin E and vitamin C. Consult a dermatologist too so that after proper skin analysis further treatment can be advised. Take care.
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Dear Concerned.,
Thanks for writing to us.
Melacare cream is usually not prescribed by any doctor as it may initially reduce the melanosis/darkened skin , the rebound effects of stoppage and its bad reactions to sunlight and after effects make it a bad choice.
kindly refrain from using the Melacare Cream.
Do not expose your skin to Sunlight//cover yourself before going out.
Use Cold water wash to face and mop your face with soft tissue as the Tretinoin in Melacare would have pealed the upper layers of the skin.
You may use only Cream of Lotio calamine for soothening of skin and some moisturisers.
Kindly consult a Dermatologist for further management.
Wishing you all the very best.,
Regards.,
Dr Lt Cdr ASN Bhushan.
Thanks for writing to us.
Melacare cream is usually not prescribed by any doctor as it may initially reduce the melanosis/darkened skin , the rebound effects of stoppage and its bad reactions to sunlight and after effects make it a bad choice.
kindly refrain from using the Melacare Cream.
Do not expose your skin to Sunlight//cover yourself before going out.
Use Cold water wash to face and mop your face with soft tissue as the Tretinoin in Melacare would have pealed the upper layers of the skin.
You may use only Cream of Lotio calamine for soothening of skin and some moisturisers.
Kindly consult a Dermatologist for further management.
Wishing you all the very best.,
Regards.,
Dr Lt Cdr ASN Bhushan.
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