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Can Skinlite Cream Cause Ochronosis?
Question: Hi. .I am using skinlite cream 2% gor almost 2.5 years..I am facing reddish cheeks when exposed to sun.i have heard about ochronosis if used for years together.I have not yet developed any signs of it..but i fear of it..I am planning to stop using it forever..but it seems like I getmore pigmented than my natural skin tone.can i get back to my natural skin tone? How long will it take?? Please help
Brief Answer:
Use kojic acid
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Skinlite contains hydroquinone hence can cause ochronosis.
Sudden stoppage of this cream may lead to rebound pigmentation.
You need a milder and safer skin lightening cream.
Apply kojic acid cream in night and a sunscreen in morning.
Take Vitamin C tablet daily.
Try this for a month.
This combination works well.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Use kojic acid
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Skinlite contains hydroquinone hence can cause ochronosis.
Sudden stoppage of this cream may lead to rebound pigmentation.
You need a milder and safer skin lightening cream.
Apply kojic acid cream in night and a sunscreen in morning.
Take Vitamin C tablet daily.
Try this for a month.
This combination works well.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
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