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How Long Melisma Take To Get Cured Without Causing Any Side Effects?

hi sir, my age 25.unmarried.since one month iam suffer from light black colour patches on the cheeks and nose.i consult skin specialist doctor.she said it is melasma.doctor prefer sunban cream and triglowcream and pantop 40mg,anloxid hc.how long time cure this melisma.any side effects for this medicines.safe or not
Thu, 6 Feb 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
The treatment regime that you have been given seems to be fine. It will take 4-6 weeks for the patches to lighten if you strictly follow the treatment.
You must remember that Triglow cream contains a steroid as one of its component. This should not be used for long term without the doctor's supervision. After 4-6 weeks, you could stop Triglow and switch to a non- steroid containing formulation which has 2 % Kojic acid, arbutin, liquorice and niacinamide.
Triglow cream, on long term unsupervised use can cause skin thinning, redness, irritation and whitening.
You could also get glycolic peels done by a qualified dermatologist.
Use the sunscreen every 4 hours even when indoors and also in cloudy weather.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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How Long Melisma Take To Get Cured Without Causing Any Side Effects?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. The treatment regime that you have been given seems to be fine. It will take 4-6 weeks for the patches to lighten if you strictly follow the treatment. You must remember that Triglow cream contains a steroid as one of its component. This should not be used for long term without the doctor s supervision. After 4-6 weeks, you could stop Triglow and switch to a non- steroid containing formulation which has 2 % Kojic acid, arbutin, liquorice and niacinamide. Triglow cream, on long term unsupervised use can cause skin thinning, redness, irritation and whitening. You could also get glycolic peels done by a qualified dermatologist. Use the sunscreen every 4 hours even when indoors and also in cloudy weather. Hope this helps you. Take care.