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What Are The Side Effects Of Skin Lightening Cream?

I was using skin light cream for getting fairness however I didn t discuss with doctor before using,the results were unbelievable until I was using it,as I stop using it because my face was getting swollen and red patched and pimples also.side effects are now visible easily.my skin is getting darker double then before. Skin also becoming little think and full of rashes. Can someone plz tell me how to get my natural skin and colour back?
Thu, 17 Mar 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain I would like to inform you that Skinlite cream is a steroid based cream containing Hydroquinone, Tretinoin and Mometasone Furoate..
Steroid creams initially shows wonderful effects on face by reducing pigmentation and brightening the face..

But 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..

Once the side effects resolve completely you can start using her safe depigmentation creams and hfacewash like salicylic acid and colic acid contglyotaining facewash, kojic acid, arbutin and glycolic acid creams etc..

As of now you can take anti histamine like levocetrizine to reduce itching and redness..
Do cool compresses on face and wash face with cool water..
You can apply cooled aloevera gel on face to soothe the skin..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Skin Lightening Cream?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain I would like to inform you that Skinlite cream is a steroid based cream containing Hydroquinone, Tretinoin and Mometasone Furoate.. Steroid creams initially shows wonderful effects on face by reducing pigmentation and brightening the face.. But 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.. Once the side effects resolve completely you can start using her safe depigmentation creams and hfacewash like salicylic acid and colic acid contglyotaining facewash, kojic acid, arbutin and glycolic acid creams etc.. As of now you can take anti histamine like levocetrizine to reduce itching and redness.. Do cool compresses on face and wash face with cool water.. You can apply cooled aloevera gel on face to soothe the skin.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.