Hi, As per your complain I would like to inform you that Melacare cream is a steroid based cream containing Hydroquinone, Tretinoin and Mometasone Furoate. Steroid creams initially shows wonderful effects on face by reducing pigmentation and brightening the face. But long term use has severe side effects like skin thinning, pimples, inflammation, rashes, itching, excess hair growth and dilated veins under the skin. Also on long term use the skin becomes addicted or dependent on steroids and once the use is suddenly stopped, there are withdrawal side effects and it is the same thing that you are facing now that is increased pigmentation, rashes, swelling, and redness. I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist who can evaluate you clinically and also advise you a low potency steroid cream that has to be used for a week regularly and then gradually tapering down the use and then will be stopped gradually. It will help in preventing side effects of sudden withdrawal. Once the side effects resolve completely you can start using her safe depigmentation creams and facewash like salicylic acid and glycolic acid containing facewash, kojic acid, arbutin and glycolic acid creams. You can apply cooled aloe vera gel on face to soothe the skin. Hope this information helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks and regards, Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora