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Using Lomela Cream For A Fair Skin. Side Effects?

Dark skin. Using lomela cream to increase fairness. Will stopping its usage have side effects? hi Doctor...I used Lomela cream at night and sunban lotion during day time for clearing darkness from face and it is working perfectly.....but i am affraiding because my friend told me whenever I will stop usingLomela cream all the skin will affected by spots, as well as skin get spoil. Again i..
Wed, 29 May 2013
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Hi,

You are using Lomela cream for getting fairness.

Lomela cream contains hydroquinone.

Hydroquinone is an irritant chemical.

It also causes confetti like depigmentation which is irrversible..

Hydroquinone cream may cause minor and temporary skin irritations including mild itching or stinging and reddening of the skin (irritant contact dermatitis).

Side effects that should warrant stopping the cream and seeking medical advice immediately include severe burning, itching, crusting, or swelling of treated areas (possible allergic contact dermatitis) and any unusual skin discolouration.

Prolonged use of hydroquinone has been associated with the development of exogenous ochronosis (a persistent blue-black pigmentation),

So, i would like to advise to avoid the use of hyroquinone containing cream..

You may use kojic acid and vitamin C containing cream.

I hope you got answer.

regards.

Dr.Ilyas Patel MD

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Using Lomela Cream For A Fair Skin. Side Effects?

Hi, You are using Lomela cream for getting fairness. Lomela cream contains hydroquinone. Hydroquinone is an irritant chemical. It also causes confetti like depigmentation which is irrversible.. Hydroquinone cream may cause minor and temporary skin irritations including mild itching or stinging and reddening of the skin (irritant contact dermatitis). Side effects that should warrant stopping the cream and seeking medical advice immediately include severe burning, itching, crusting, or swelling of treated areas (possible allergic contact dermatitis) and any unusual skin discolouration. Prolonged use of hydroquinone has been associated with the development of exogenous ochronosis (a persistent blue-black pigmentation), So, i would like to advise to avoid the use of hyroquinone containing cream.. You may use kojic acid and vitamin C containing cream. I hope you got answer. regards. Dr.Ilyas Patel MD