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What Causes Swelling And Redness On Cheeks Post Melalite Forte Withdrawal?

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Posted on Tue, 24 Mar 2015
Question: Doctor... For a month I av bn using melalite forte cream and furocort in equal proportion on my cheeks n nose.... As d applied area looked fairer than d rest I stopped d usage...but now my cheeks swollen up n redness seen....it looks darker than d other areas ...plz tell me a remedy doctor...wat shl I do
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Possibly contact dermatitis, pictures requested

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the skin lesions on face.
Melalite forte contains triple combination of steroid, hydroquinone and tretinoin. Its usage is not for increasing fairness and is indicated in tough of hyperpigmentation like melasma and that too only on dermatologist's advise. The strong formulation often leads to contact dermatitis on face.
I think similar case has happened to you but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination.
Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way.
You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY
with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.
Meanwhile apply a good moisturiser like Cetaphil DAM over face gently without rubbing.

Thanks
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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What Causes Swelling And Redness On Cheeks Post Melalite Forte Withdrawal?

Brief Answer: Possibly contact dermatitis, pictures requested Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM. I can understand your concern regarding the skin lesions on face. Melalite forte contains triple combination of steroid, hydroquinone and tretinoin. Its usage is not for increasing fairness and is indicated in tough of hyperpigmentation like melasma and that too only on dermatologist's advise. The strong formulation often leads to contact dermatitis on face. I think similar case has happened to you but its difficult to point specific diagnosis in absence of clinical examination. Therefore, I insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way. You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'. Meanwhile apply a good moisturiser like Cetaphil DAM over face gently without rubbing. Thanks Dr Hardik Pitroda