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Using Melacare Forte To Improve Complexion. Is It Okay To Use It For A Long Term?
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This is Sneha.I have been using melacare forte for the past four years.I was brown and i turned fair after using melacare.My skin tone has become fair now.When i leave melacare for a week my skin turns rough and black.I am planning to conceive in six months.Should i drop melacare or is it okay to use it for a long term.
If i drop melacare what should i replace with to get back my skin.Please help.
This is Sneha.I have been using melacare forte for the past four years.I was brown and i turned fair after using melacare.My skin tone has become fair now.When i leave melacare for a week my skin turns rough and black.I am planning to conceive in six months.Should i drop melacare or is it okay to use it for a long term.
If i drop melacare what should i replace with to get back my skin.Please help.
Fri, 22 Nov 2013
hi. Its not good at all to use melacare forte for a long term.
Melacare forte contains tretinoin, hydroquinone, mometasone.
Its a prescription medicine and ought to be used only under the supervision of dermatologist.
Indication for its use is melasma/ melanosis of face but its never used for getting a fairer complexion.
Long term indiscriminate use can lead to skin atrophy(telangiectasis), acne, photosensitivity, dry and sensitive skin, facial hair growth in females.
Its recommended to use it for 2-3 months at the most.
You can use products containing glycolic acid, kojic acid, arbutin, tetrahydrocurcumin, liqorice extract etc. These products are safer even if they are used for a long duration on skin
Melacare forte contains tretinoin, hydroquinone, mometasone.
Its a prescription medicine and ought to be used only under the supervision of dermatologist.
Indication for its use is melasma/ melanosis of face but its never used for getting a fairer complexion.
Long term indiscriminate use can lead to skin atrophy(telangiectasis), acne, photosensitivity, dry and sensitive skin, facial hair growth in females.
Its recommended to use it for 2-3 months at the most.
You can use products containing glycolic acid, kojic acid, arbutin, tetrahydrocurcumin, liqorice extract etc. These products are safer even if they are used for a long duration on skin
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