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What Causes Reddish Marks On Underarms After Applying Melabest Cream?

Hi my name is ankita.i am 24 yrs old i had dark skin in my underarms doc suggested me to apply melabest for 15 days.i guess i hav applied it more many days nd nw i have red marks in my underarms like its burning me itchng me plz suggest me wat shud i apply on it i cn see d red dark spots
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
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Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic

The product you have been using contains a combination of hydroquinone, Tretinoin and Mometasone.
Most likely you have developed irritant dermatitis due to this product. Tretinoin as well as hydroquinone are irritants and should never be used at places such as axilla.
I would advice you to discontinue it immediately and bring this to the notice of your doctor.
If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to apply a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate Or mometasone furoate, twice daily for a few days. Steroids are anti-inflammatory and would help resolve the irritant dermatitis.
Topical steroids are prescription products and therefore I would suggest that you contact your doctor for the needful
An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily would provide you symptomatic relief from burning and discomfort.

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What Causes Reddish Marks On Underarms After Applying Melabest Cream?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic The product you have been using contains a combination of hydroquinone, Tretinoin and Mometasone. Most likely you have developed irritant dermatitis due to this product. Tretinoin as well as hydroquinone are irritants and should never be used at places such as axilla. I would advice you to discontinue it immediately and bring this to the notice of your doctor. If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to apply a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate Or mometasone furoate, twice daily for a few days. Steroids are anti-inflammatory and would help resolve the irritant dermatitis. Topical steroids are prescription products and therefore I would suggest that you contact your doctor for the needful An OTC oral antihistamine e.g cetrizine 10 mg once daily would provide you symptomatic relief from burning and discomfort. Regards