Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain Skinlite cream contains: Hydroquinone+Tretinoin+Mometasone furoate[steroid].. As it is a steroid based cream it is strictly advisable to use it only at night time and not at all during the day and in case if you apply in day, the sun exposure should be completely prevented as it can cause Photosensitivity and sun exposure can lead to deleterious side effects like increased pigmentation, skin rashes, inflammation. itching etc.. Therefore you should not use it in day time.. Secondly long term use has severe side effects like skin thinning, pimples, inflammation, rashes, itching, excess hairgrowth and dilated veins under the skin.. Also on long term use the skin becomes addicted or dependant on steroids and once the use is suddenly stopped, there are withdrawal side effects and it is the same thing that you are facing now that is increased pigmentation, rashes, swelling, redness etc.. I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist who can evaluate you clinically and also advise you a low potency steroid cream that has to be used for a week regularly and then gradually tapering down the use and then will be stopped gradually.. It will help in preventing side effects of sudden withdrawal.. You can however start using safe depigmentation creams containing kojic acid, arbutin and glycolic acid creams etc.. Vitamin E containing creams are also helpful.. You can also use azelic acid creams.. Exfoliate your skin twice a week with gentle scrub. Take Vitamin C supplements.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.