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What Causes Darkening Of Skin When Not Using Skinlite?
Question: Hi doctor ..am XXXXXXX male age:22 used skinlite cream for 2years for hyperpigmentation and got good results still using no side effects till date..worried about side affects now want to stop using it kindly suggest
Brief Answer:
Stop skinlite. Use sunscreen and moisturiser
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.
Skinlite is a steroid based cream and should not be use regularly for so long. It can cause side effects like redness, flushing, photosensitivity, acne, striae etc.
I would suggest you to stop using the cream as soon as possible. Your skin would feel dull, dry, itchy, flushed and sensitive for a few days and you would be tempted to use skinlite again but avoid it!
Use a broad spectrum sunscreen throughout the day e.g Suncros Soft sunscreen.
Use a bland moisturizer at night e.g cetaphil moisturizing cream.
Regards
Stop skinlite. Use sunscreen and moisturiser
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern.
Skinlite is a steroid based cream and should not be use regularly for so long. It can cause side effects like redness, flushing, photosensitivity, acne, striae etc.
I would suggest you to stop using the cream as soon as possible. Your skin would feel dull, dry, itchy, flushed and sensitive for a few days and you would be tempted to use skinlite again but avoid it!
Use a broad spectrum sunscreen throughout the day e.g Suncros Soft sunscreen.
Use a bland moisturizer at night e.g cetaphil moisturizing cream.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have stopped using it ot has been 2weeks am not using skinlite now but my skin is getting darker now..i dont want that
Brief Answer:
Sun protection and pigment reducing cream
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Use the sunscreen as suggested in my earlier reply. Use it throughout the day. Reapply every 2-3 hours i.e 8AM, 11AM and 2 PM.
At night you may use Kojic cream. It contains 2% kojic acid which is a skin lightening agent.
Regards
Sun protection and pigment reducing cream
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Use the sunscreen as suggested in my earlier reply. Use it throughout the day. Reapply every 2-3 hours i.e 8AM, 11AM and 2 PM.
At night you may use Kojic cream. It contains 2% kojic acid which is a skin lightening agent.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
How long should i use this kojic acid cream and what brand should i use ..does this really works and how long will it take?my skin getting darker now and acne was apotted on my face kindly suggest some natural way other then this kojic acid..and also suggest which brand in sunscreen should i use..?
Brief Answer:
Remedy for acne and pigmentation
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Use Suncros Soft Sunscreen Or Suncros Tint Sunscreen (Sun Pharma). Use it throughout the day every 2-3 hours.
Acne is a side effect of the steroid content of skinlite cream which you were using earlier.
You may use Deriva CMS gel for acne. Use it for 2 hours every evening, wash it off and then apply kojic cream (Curatio pharma) all over face for pigmentation. Kojic cream is slow acting but it is safer unlike skinlite and can be used long term.
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Regards
Remedy for acne and pigmentation
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Use Suncros Soft Sunscreen Or Suncros Tint Sunscreen (Sun Pharma). Use it throughout the day every 2-3 hours.
Acne is a side effect of the steroid content of skinlite cream which you were using earlier.
You may use Deriva CMS gel for acne. Use it for 2 hours every evening, wash it off and then apply kojic cream (Curatio pharma) all over face for pigmentation. Kojic cream is slow acting but it is safer unlike skinlite and can be used long term.
.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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