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What Are The Side Effects Of Using Skin Lightening Cream?

Hi doctor iam using this skin lite cream for last 2 months
The thing is I applied it to online some places of my face to reduce the dark spots on my face
Now the place where I've applied we're fairer than my normal skin tone
Wht can I do to this Iam now scared of using it
Thu, 10 Mar 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 skinlite is a steroid based cream and initially it can give wonderful results by improving the skin tone by reducing pigmentation..
As you applied it on precise areas those areas have become brighter that other areas..
On the other hand steroid creams on long term use have deleterious side effect over the skin like skin thinning, pigmentation, pimples, increased hairgrowth, dilated veins under skin etc..
I would therefore suggest you to consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can advise you to taper down the use of the cream and stop using it gradually, to avoid withdrawal side effects on sudden stoppage.
You can be advised other safer depigmentation creams like those containing ingredients like Kojic acid, Glycolic acid, arbutin, Vitamin E and c licorice and grapeseed extract.
You can also exfoliate your skin twice a week..
Avoid excess sun exposure..
Always use sunscreen lotion..
You can also be advised treatments like Microdermabrasion, chemical peeling, Photofacial etc..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Using Skin Lightening Cream?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain skinlite is a steroid based cream and initially it can give wonderful results by improving the skin tone by reducing pigmentation.. As you applied it on precise areas those areas have become brighter that other areas.. On the other hand steroid creams on long term use have deleterious side effect over the skin like skin thinning, pigmentation, pimples, increased hairgrowth, dilated veins under skin etc.. I would therefore suggest you to consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can advise you to taper down the use of the cream and stop using it gradually, to avoid withdrawal side effects on sudden stoppage. You can be advised other safer depigmentation creams like those containing ingredients like Kojic acid, Glycolic acid, arbutin, Vitamin E and c licorice and grapeseed extract. You can also exfoliate your skin twice a week.. Avoid excess sun exposure.. Always use sunscreen lotion.. You can also be advised treatments like Microdermabrasion, chemical peeling, Photofacial etc.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.