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Can Darkened Skin Be The Side Effect Of Using Lomela Lotion?
Hi .. I am average clear face skin... Due to sun exposer I felt my skin become dull My friend suggested me lomela . Without consulting doctor I used it for 2 months continuously .i felt I become more fair .. So I discontinued dat .. Now it s been 9 moths I haven t use dat .. But now I feel my skin has darken . Can upland tell me is it the side effect of using that
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
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You have been using lomela cream since long.
This cream contains hydroquinone + Tretinoin + steroid.
It is a triple combination commonly used by dermatologists for treating hyperpigmentation, but one has to use this cream with caution.
It has to be applied only at night.
Moreover, it should not be rubbed over the skin and very small amount has to be applied.
At a stretch, this cream is not to be used for more than 2-3 months.
Long term use of these agents on the face can lead to various problems like skin thinning,photosensitivity, hair growth, redness, pigmentation etc.
So firstly, I would advise you to stop using this cream .
You can start using a lightening agent like kojic acid with vitamin C twice a day. Along with it, you should continuously use a sunscreen( spf>26) over your face before going out in the sun.
Also take oral vitamin C supplementation continously for a month or so.
If inspite of all these measures, you feel that the pigmentation continues to persisit, then I would advise you to see a dermatologist who might be able to help you with other techniques like chemical peels, dermabrasion , lasers etc .
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
You have been using lomela cream since long.
This cream contains hydroquinone + Tretinoin + steroid.
It is a triple combination commonly used by dermatologists for treating hyperpigmentation, but one has to use this cream with caution.
It has to be applied only at night.
Moreover, it should not be rubbed over the skin and very small amount has to be applied.
At a stretch, this cream is not to be used for more than 2-3 months.
Long term use of these agents on the face can lead to various problems like skin thinning,photosensitivity, hair growth, redness, pigmentation etc.
So firstly, I would advise you to stop using this cream .
You can start using a lightening agent like kojic acid with vitamin C twice a day. Along with it, you should continuously use a sunscreen( spf>26) over your face before going out in the sun.
Also take oral vitamin C supplementation continously for a month or so.
If inspite of all these measures, you feel that the pigmentation continues to persisit, then I would advise you to see a dermatologist who might be able to help you with other techniques like chemical peels, dermabrasion , lasers etc .
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
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