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How Can Pigmentation And Pimples On The Face Be Removed?
hi i am tharani i using mela care cream for three months but now i stop using the mela cream because i show my face as rediness so i decide to stopusing mela care cream for 2 week but now i had more pimples and my face become so darker.pls help me how to tackle this problem sir because i my house i had function for next month. so pls suggested any solution for my darken face.
Wed, 19 Sep 2018
Hi,
Melacare is a steroid based cream and 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.
The symptoms that you are facing are due to the withdrawal symptoms of the steroid as the skin becomes used to it. I would suggest you consult a skin specialist 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.
Once the side effects resolve completely you can start using safe depigmentation creams and face wash like Salicylic Acid and Glycolic Acid containing face wash, Kojic Acid, Arbutin, and Glycolic Acid creams, etc. You can apply cooling aloe vera gel on the face to soothe the skin.
Do cool compresses on the face. Avoid using any harsh skin cosmetics and take a nutritious diet. Drink plenty of water and take a multivitamin daily.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
Melacare is a steroid based cream and 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.
The symptoms that you are facing are due to the withdrawal symptoms of the steroid as the skin becomes used to it. I would suggest you consult a skin specialist 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.
Once the side effects resolve completely you can start using safe depigmentation creams and face wash like Salicylic Acid and Glycolic Acid containing face wash, Kojic Acid, Arbutin, and Glycolic Acid creams, etc. You can apply cooling aloe vera gel on the face to soothe the skin.
Do cool compresses on the face. Avoid using any harsh skin cosmetics and take a nutritious diet. Drink plenty of water and take a multivitamin daily.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora,
Dentist
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