Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Betnovate is a steroid-based cream containing betamethasone. Steroid creams initially show wonderful effects on the face by reducing pigmentation and brightening the face. But long-term use has severe side effects like skin thinning, pimples, inflammation, rashes, itching, excess hair growth, and dilated veins under the skin. Also, on long-term use the skin becomes addicted or dependent 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 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 to be stopped gradually. It will help in preventing side effects of sudden withdrawal. Once the side effects resolve completely you can start using her safe depigmentation creams and facewash like salicylic acid and glycolic acid containing facewash, kojic acid, arbutin, glycolic acid creams, etc. You can apply cool aloe vera gel on face to soothe the skin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora