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Suggest Treatment To Reduce Darkness And Dullness Of Facial Skin

I was using melacare cream for 5 years till now my skin suffers irritation and pimples, in the face i didnt knew the cream was the reason for that.....i had stopped before once but skin became more dark and dull what i have to do at present to get rid of side effects of cream n get natural skin....plsss give me solution......i had used medicenes but it gave only temporary relief but continues to persist
Thu, 28 Apr 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain I would like to inform you that Melacare cream is a steroid based cream containing Hydroquinone, Tretinoin and Mometasone Furoate.

Steroid creams initially shows wonderful effects on face by reducing pigmentation and brightening the face..

But long term use has severe side effects like skin thinning, pimples, inflammation, rashes, itching, excess hairgrowth and dilated veins under the skin..

Also on long term use the skin becomes addicted or dependant on steroids leading to STEROID DEPENDENCE and once the use is suddenly stopped, there are withdrawal side effects and it is the same thing that you are facing now that is increased pigmentation, rashes, swelling, redness etc..

As you are continuing to use the cream for more than 5 years even after suffering from side effects, it is an alarming condition and you need to consult a Dermatologist 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..

It will help in preventing side effects of sudden withdrawal..

Once the side effects resolve completely you can start using her safe depigmentation creams and facewash like salicylic acid and glycolic acid containing facewash, kojic acid, arbutin and glycolic acid creams etc..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment To Reduce Darkness And Dullness Of Facial Skin

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain I would like to inform you that Melacare cream is a steroid based cream containing Hydroquinone, Tretinoin and Mometasone Furoate. Steroid creams initially shows wonderful effects on face by reducing pigmentation and brightening the face.. But long term use has severe side effects like skin thinning, pimples, inflammation, rashes, itching, excess hairgrowth and dilated veins under the skin.. Also on long term use the skin becomes addicted or dependant on steroids leading to STEROID DEPENDENCE and once the use is suddenly stopped, there are withdrawal side effects and it is the same thing that you are facing now that is increased pigmentation, rashes, swelling, redness etc.. As you are continuing to use the cream for more than 5 years even after suffering from side effects, it is an alarming condition and you need to consult a Dermatologist 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.. It will help in preventing side effects of sudden withdrawal.. Once the side effects resolve completely you can start using her safe depigmentation creams and facewash like salicylic acid and glycolic acid containing facewash, kojic acid, arbutin and glycolic acid creams etc.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.