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What Are The Side Effects Of Using Melacare Forte?
Question: Hi..I had previously contacted you remedy for the after effects of using melacare forte.. it's been 4 month and my face has become very dark with very uneven pigm ed ntayion and facial hair and dullness.. I underwent some peels where the acne has come down ..now my doctor has started on dermarolling..will it be of any use..also my marriage date is fixed for July and there is no yime.. is it OK to get laser hair removal done one week after derma rolling
Brief Answer:
Take regular treatment for better results
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Welcome to the forum
It is good to know that the acne lesions are improving with treatment but as you have told ,the pigmentation is still persisting .
Since you have already undertaken sessions of chemical peeling with on some improvement,the next step in your case would either be dermabrasion or derma rollers which you have been advised by your treating doctor .I am sure derma rollers will help in reducing the acne scars and pigmentation but make sure you use a good medicated sunscreen regularly.
Although it is better to keep some gap between lasers and any other skin treatments,but a gap of two weeks is usually good enough .So you can plan your sittings accordingly.
Also I hope you are using a topical skin lightening agent also for the pigmentation,since your marriage is on the cards.
You can use a kojic acid and vitamin c based cream over the pigmented areas twice daily. Since it is a non steroidal lightening agent ,it will be beneficial for your skin .
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
Take regular treatment for better results
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Welcome to the forum
It is good to know that the acne lesions are improving with treatment but as you have told ,the pigmentation is still persisting .
Since you have already undertaken sessions of chemical peeling with on some improvement,the next step in your case would either be dermabrasion or derma rollers which you have been advised by your treating doctor .I am sure derma rollers will help in reducing the acne scars and pigmentation but make sure you use a good medicated sunscreen regularly.
Although it is better to keep some gap between lasers and any other skin treatments,but a gap of two weeks is usually good enough .So you can plan your sittings accordingly.
Also I hope you are using a topical skin lightening agent also for the pigmentation,since your marriage is on the cards.
You can use a kojic acid and vitamin c based cream over the pigmented areas twice daily. Since it is a non steroidal lightening agent ,it will be beneficial for your skin .
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
I Was Told Not To Use Skin Lightening Creams As It WUD Increase The breakouts..could yu please suggest some Koji creams and vitamin c creams..I was only given metro gel and healec cream to be applied 7 days after dernarolling..also I was not given any sunscreens as the doc r or told I still have one or two breakouts and I am not ready for a sunscreen.. please advise..
Brief Answer:
Discuss with treating doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
A direct assessment of the skin is essential for a complete analysis of the skin .
In case your treating doctor has specific asked you to avoid using sunscreen and lightening agents ,thn. you should follow their advice .
But you can surely discuss regarding usage of a kojic acid based lightening agent for the pigmented scars over the face .
Take oral vitamin c 500 mg once daily.
It will cause skin lightening as well as reduce healing time after the procedures.
Dr Geetika Paul
Discuss with treating doctor
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
A direct assessment of the skin is essential for a complete analysis of the skin .
In case your treating doctor has specific asked you to avoid using sunscreen and lightening agents ,thn. you should follow their advice .
But you can surely discuss regarding usage of a kojic acid based lightening agent for the pigmented scars over the face .
Take oral vitamin c 500 mg once daily.
It will cause skin lightening as well as reduce healing time after the procedures.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Thank yu I shall discus
Brief Answer:
Best of health
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome
Wishing you speedy recovery and a great life ahead
Dr Geetika Paul
Best of health
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome
Wishing you speedy recovery and a great life ahead
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
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