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Why Does Discontinuing Lomela Result In Darkening Of Skin?

hi my name is Miss. subha. am 28 years old. Am using lomela for past 7 months. it shows good result to my face. but when i stop using it, my face becomes dark. After continuing with lomela i got a clear skin again. whether it is good for continuous use of lomela.
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
Lomela cream contains a mid potent steroid mometasone, hydroquinone and retinoid and it is not an over the counter preparation. It should be prescribed by a dermatologist who knows which condition to start it for and when to stop. We do not recommend it daily for more than a month following which we taper it and stop and add on a non steroidal lightening cream. Moreover it is used in pigmentary disorders like melasma and not for improving skin tone. Long term use can cause steroid induced rosacea, acne, thinning of skin, redness, rebound skin darkening and increased sensitivity to sunlight.
Please stop using this cream.
Use a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more every 2-3 hrs during the day even if you are indoors. Avoid sun exposure as much as possible. Apply non steroidal lightening cream containing kojic acid at night.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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Why Does Discontinuing Lomela Result In Darkening Of Skin?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. Lomela cream contains a mid potent steroid mometasone, hydroquinone and retinoid and it is not an over the counter preparation. It should be prescribed by a dermatologist who knows which condition to start it for and when to stop. We do not recommend it daily for more than a month following which we taper it and stop and add on a non steroidal lightening cream. Moreover it is used in pigmentary disorders like melasma and not for improving skin tone. Long term use can cause steroid induced rosacea, acne, thinning of skin, redness, rebound skin darkening and increased sensitivity to sunlight. Please stop using this cream. Use a sunscreen with SPF 30 or more every 2-3 hrs during the day even if you are indoors. Avoid sun exposure as much as possible. Apply non steroidal lightening cream containing kojic acid at night. Hope this helps you. Take care.