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What Causes Pimples And Itching Sensation On Face After Withdrawing Mometasone Usage?

I am a 32 years old male and since the last 2 months i have been using mometasone furuoate usp cream at night due to which my tanning has been reduced. However, since i stopped using the cream my skin has again become tan and there is lot of itching due to which there are small pimples on my face. Kindly recommend a good fairness treatment
Mon, 19 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

As per your complain Momentasone Furoate is a steroid and long term use of steroid causes steroid dependence and when it is withdrawn there are symptoms like redness, itching,skin darkening and at times increased hair growth on face..
You will have to keep calm as gradually the symptoms will start improving..
As of now you can start doing cold compresses on face..
Take Levocetrizine to relieve itching..
Do not apply any harsh chemical containing face cosmetics.
Avoid sun exposure as it will further increase the symptoms..
Once the itching settles down you can start washing your face with salicylic acid containing face wash..
Apply Kojic acid containing and glycolic acid containing creams on face to reduce pigmentation and darkening..
If pimples still persist apply benzoyl peroxide containing gel..
Do cold splashes of water on face to reduce skin irritation..
Drink plenty of water and take nutritious diet..
Take vitamin c supplements..

If still the problem persists and there seems no improvement in 1 month consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can advise you certain in-office treatments like Photofacial and micro-dermabrasion..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Pimples And Itching Sensation On Face After Withdrawing Mometasone Usage?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. As per your complain Momentasone Furoate is a steroid and long term use of steroid causes steroid dependence and when it is withdrawn there are symptoms like redness, itching,skin darkening and at times increased hair growth on face.. You will have to keep calm as gradually the symptoms will start improving.. As of now you can start doing cold compresses on face.. Take Levocetrizine to relieve itching.. Do not apply any harsh chemical containing face cosmetics. Avoid sun exposure as it will further increase the symptoms.. Once the itching settles down you can start washing your face with salicylic acid containing face wash.. Apply Kojic acid containing and glycolic acid containing creams on face to reduce pigmentation and darkening.. If pimples still persist apply benzoyl peroxide containing gel.. Do cold splashes of water on face to reduce skin irritation.. Drink plenty of water and take nutritious diet.. Take vitamin c supplements.. If still the problem persists and there seems no improvement in 1 month consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can advise you certain in-office treatments like Photofacial and micro-dermabrasion.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.