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I Take 1 Storvas 10mg Tab And 2 Zyloric Everyday. Have Melasma On Face, Can This Be Caused By These Drugs ?
I take 1 storvas 10mg tab and 2 zyloric everyday as prescribed by doctor for last 6years. I have melasma on my face for the last 5years, can this be caused by these drugs? If yes what may be the alternative
Mon, 4 Apr 2011
hi
very rarely these drugs cause melasma,u dont need to stop or alter .
contraceptive pill play major role,so if u r taking that stop it.
apply good sunscreen twice a day,avoid direct sunlight.
TRIGLOW cream to be applied at night only over spot.
in month noticeable result will be there
very rarely these drugs cause melasma,u dont need to stop or alter .
contraceptive pill play major role,so if u r taking that stop it.
apply good sunscreen twice a day,avoid direct sunlight.
TRIGLOW cream to be applied at night only over spot.
in month noticeable result will be there
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