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What Are The Natural Remedies To Recover From Damaged Skin?
Hi, Even i used Panderm+ cream more than a month, after getting fairness i was not using it regularly, but i was using it some times. I observed some hair growth in my skin and dulling of fairness. After reading already posted post i understand the side effects. My question how to recover from the side effects? Will skin recover from side effects as time goes on? any natural remedies to recover the damaged skin. Thanks and Regards
Tue, 18 Nov 2014
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The cream that you were using contains a superpotent steroid. Potent steroids such as present in this cream should not be used on face.
Some of the side effects that you are already experiencing are associated with long term use of potent topical steroids and include sun sensitivity, acne, skin thinning and atrophy, facial hair growth etc.
Your skin would take some time to get back to normal (may be 2-3 months).
It would be dry, itchy and sensitive. I will suggest you to use a gentle moisturizer, twice or thrice daily to calm down your sensitive skin.
Use a gentle cleanser e.g cetaphil cleansing lotion rather than a soap or a face wash.
Since the skin would be sensitive to sun; a broad spectrum sunscreen throughout the day, is also advisable.
My general advice to you would be to always consult a dermatologist before using a cream and use it for the recommended duration
Regards
The cream that you were using contains a superpotent steroid. Potent steroids such as present in this cream should not be used on face.
Some of the side effects that you are already experiencing are associated with long term use of potent topical steroids and include sun sensitivity, acne, skin thinning and atrophy, facial hair growth etc.
Your skin would take some time to get back to normal (may be 2-3 months).
It would be dry, itchy and sensitive. I will suggest you to use a gentle moisturizer, twice or thrice daily to calm down your sensitive skin.
Use a gentle cleanser e.g cetaphil cleansing lotion rather than a soap or a face wash.
Since the skin would be sensitive to sun; a broad spectrum sunscreen throughout the day, is also advisable.
My general advice to you would be to always consult a dermatologist before using a cream and use it for the recommended duration
Regards
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