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Is Skin Lite Cream Advisable For Dark Skin And Pigmentation?

Hi.. i m 29 year old.. i used to get pimples since from 17...now its kind of stopped..
I have some kind of pigmentation on my face and my face skin looks not fresh and darker.. i started using skin lite cream from last 3 days... is it good cream for pigmentation and skin lightning
Tue, 27 May 2014
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Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

Skinlite cream contains a combination of tretinoin, hydroquinone and mometasone. This is a gold standard combination for hyperpigmentary conditions on face. It is prescribed by dermatologists for melasma/hyperpigmentation on face and in any case should never be used for more than 2-3 months at a stretch.

However, it should never be used OTC and only be used if prescribed by a dermatologist.

Indiscriminate use and over use, for more than 2-3 months, of this combination is associated with serious side effects like like acne, skin thinning, telangiectasis, sun sensitivity/photosensitivity, facial hair growth/hirsutism (specially troublesome in females) etc.

A skin lightening cream containing one or more of the following skin lightening ingredients e.g kojic acid, glycolic acid, arbutin, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, liquorice etc are safer even if used over a longer period of time.

You should use a broad spectrum sunscreen, that which offers both UV B as well as UV A protection, throughout the day.

I would suggest that you see a dermatologist before using skinlite cream. Your Dermatologist would know the best for you.
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Is Skin Lite Cream Advisable For Dark Skin And Pigmentation?

Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic Skinlite cream contains a combination of tretinoin, hydroquinone and mometasone. This is a gold standard combination for hyperpigmentary conditions on face. It is prescribed by dermatologists for melasma/hyperpigmentation on face and in any case should never be used for more than 2-3 months at a stretch. However, it should never be used OTC and only be used if prescribed by a dermatologist. Indiscriminate use and over use, for more than 2-3 months, of this combination is associated with serious side effects like like acne, skin thinning, telangiectasis, sun sensitivity/photosensitivity, facial hair growth/hirsutism (specially troublesome in females) etc. A skin lightening cream containing one or more of the following skin lightening ingredients e.g kojic acid, glycolic acid, arbutin, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, liquorice etc are safer even if used over a longer period of time. You should use a broad spectrum sunscreen, that which offers both UV B as well as UV A protection, throughout the day. I would suggest that you see a dermatologist before using skinlite cream. Your Dermatologist would know the best for you.