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Dark Spots On Skin. Dosage For Using Skinlite Cream?

sir ,
i am having very little dark spots on my skin i wish to use skinlite cream , please suggest me for how long should i use it and the dosage of it as i have to use it every night or for some particular times in a week and can i stop its usage instantly after i get my results and should i only apply it on the dark spots ? please reply me quickly
Sat, 8 Jun 2013
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Skinlite cream is a combination of hydroquinone ,tretinoin n mometasone. These type of comb r good it give u relief in few days but in long term it produce many side effect like rebound pigmentation,milia ,acneform eruption n atrophy of skin.So my advice is that u gradually taper this combination like initially every alternate day than twice weekly thn once weekly n than stop.U starts apply glycolic acid cream [12%]dailyat bed time .Orally take betacarotene n lycopene cap dailly for 3 mths than twice weekly for long term. Hope this will help u.
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Dermatologist Dr. Kalpana Pathak's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
Firstly it is important to know what is causing those dark spots. It could be post inflammatoryhyperpigmentation, lichen planus , freckles, lentigines, melasma etc. Skinlite can't be used for every dark spot. Its better to consult a dermatologist first prior to using skinlite.
As far as skinlite is concerned, it has to be used only in night in very small amount. If any redness or irritation occurs then it has to be stopped.
As its a strong cream we do not prescribe use beyond a month without proper follow up and guidance.
If your dark spots reduce with the same, you may use a milder kojic acid, vitsmin c or arbutin based cream as maintenance.
Hope that helped.
Take care
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Dark Spots On Skin. Dosage For Using Skinlite Cream?

Skinlite cream is a combination of hydroquinone ,tretinoin n mometasone. These type of comb r good it give u relief in few days but in long term it produce many side effect like rebound pigmentation,milia ,acneform eruption n atrophy of skin.So my advice is that u gradually taper this combination like initially every alternate day than twice weekly thn once weekly n than stop.U starts apply glycolic acid cream [12%]dailyat bed time .Orally take betacarotene n lycopene cap dailly for 3 mths than twice weekly for long term. Hope this will help u.