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Using Melacare. Skin Started Darkening After Stopping It. Alternate And Effective Cream?

Posted on Wed, 17 Apr 2013

Question: Hi Doctors,

I am using the melacare for past few months and my skin is lightened, but now that i tried stopping the application of cream, which makes me turn instantly XXXXXXX DARK".

Also few days back i stopped the cream and applied Nivea Soft which formed a complete black coat on my face , so started using melacare again....

Please suggest me the right cream to use after stopping the Melcare, so that i can maitain the fairness and which does not cause any darkness on my face...and use this for daily basis since i am an working women !!

Answered by Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (1 hour later)

Hi there.
I note your problem with interest as quite a few of my patients have similar observations. I take it this melacare was prescribed by a dermatologist. If so, then he/she would definitely have suggested a sunscreen for use on a daily basis.The choice of sunscreen will vary according to your affordability & skin type.
Without this, whatever results you achieve with melacare or any other product will come to nought if the sunscreen is not used & that too in the correct manner.
I do understand you are a working woman but surely you could make some time to go across & visit a dermatologist of your choice at a time convenient for you. Any cosmetic treatment varies between individuals & is tailor-made for a person..hence my advice for an assesment. Should you be anywhere in the vicinity of Richmond town, XXXXXXX road or NR road, you are welcome to come consult me at any of the clinics/hospitals' I consult at. Alternatively should you wish to, i could give you my contact number & we can arrange to consult as per your convenience.
Best Regds,
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
Dermatologist, Cosmetologist, Venereologist
Bangalore, India.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (59 minutes later)

Hi Dr XXXXXXX

Thank you for the suggestion.

i used melacare without any Doc's prescriotion :(, it was my fren who told abu dis killer product...my skin is in stage of fair....not reached the stage of redness due to d cream....please let me know the name of the suitable sunscreen or any 1 if among the below if you think it wld help me.

betnovate

venusia lotion

hydrocortisone

sunscreen with SPF 25+

galderma or bioderma sunscreen

Alovera cream

calamine lotion

moisturiser with vitamin E or vitamin C

ALPHA TOCOPHEROL

Also i will visit your hospital sometime later, please let me know the hospital names on your availability.

Answered by Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (2 hours later)

Hi there.
Please avoid all steroids on your face & quite a few on your list are steroids.
The sunscreen with SPF 25 may be the one to go for but like i said it varies between individuals, on skin types & affordability & composition of sunscreen.
Please do call me on my cell 0000 to fix an appointment & we can take this further if you chose to as i do not see pts sans appointments. If the area & timings suit you fine..else will be happy to suggest the name of a colleague in your area who i will recommend.
Please do close this query if done & will be appreciative of a review if time permits.
Regds & Godspeed!
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar