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Pimple Marks And Burning Patches Around Mouth. Used Lookbrite Cream. Quick Remedy?

Hi, I had some pimple marks on my skin and I was suggest by a friend to use LOOKBRITE cream, after using it for like 2 weeks, the marks reduced. However, the area around my mouth started burning and now I am left with ugly dark patchs (at the edges of my mouth) it looks like its burnt and it was also burning a lot. I have stopped using the cream and now I am applying aloe vera on the burnt area. Can someone PLEASE advice me a quick remedy to over come the patches... Thanks a LOT...
Fri, 26 Apr 2013
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Dermatologist,  's  Response
hi
Seems like you developed an irritant reaction due to the cream,,this cream contains hydroquinone + Tretinoin + steroid..it is a triple combination commonly used by dermatologists for treating hyperpigmentation,,,but one has to use this cream with caution..It has to be applied only at night...Moreover, it should not be rubbed over the skin ..and very small amount has to be applied...
What you have developed now is irritant dermatitis.first of all,,stop using the triple combination..I would advise you to use a mild steroid like mometasone cream over the affected area twice a day for 4-5 days....and use a sunscreen regularly before going out in the sun...
Once the reaction heals up , then you can start using a lightening agent like kojic acid with vitamin C twice a day till the pigmentation improves...

Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
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Cardiologist,  Dr. Anantharamakrishnan's  Response
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

The components in the cream - as also the basic medium - could cause this
Exposure to sun might have worsened it.
There is no quick remedy for pigmentation problems - except masking!
See a dermatologist - a proper 'solution' needs proper assessment.

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Pimple Marks And Burning Patches Around Mouth. Used Lookbrite Cream. Quick Remedy?

hi Seems like you developed an irritant reaction due to the cream,,this cream contains hydroquinone + Tretinoin + steroid..it is a triple combination commonly used by dermatologists for treating hyperpigmentation,,,but one has to use this cream with caution..It has to be applied only at night...Moreover, it should not be rubbed over the skin ..and very small amount has to be applied... What you have developed now is irritant dermatitis.first of all,,stop using the triple combination..I would advise you to use a mild steroid like mometasone cream over the affected area twice a day for 4-5 days....and use a sunscreen regularly before going out in the sun... Once the reaction heals up , then you can start using a lightening agent like kojic acid with vitamin C twice a day till the pigmentation improves... Hope it helps Dr Geetika Paul