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Acne Prone Skin. Prescribed Retono Ac Gel, Melalte Forte. Can I Use Melalalite On Complete Face?
Hello Doctor,
I am currently have a acne prone skin and often I do get breakouts and as a reaction my skin turns dark very quickly and I end up in scars in my face , presently I have been prescribed two medications , Retino AC Gel and Melalite Forte ( as a spot treatment ) , I would like to know if I can use the melalite cream for my complete face also.
raja.
I am currently have a acne prone skin and often I do get breakouts and as a reaction my skin turns dark very quickly and I end up in scars in my face , presently I have been prescribed two medications , Retino AC Gel and Melalite Forte ( as a spot treatment ) , I would like to know if I can use the melalite cream for my complete face also.
raja.
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
hi raja.
melalite forte contains a steroid and should not be used full face as it can cause more acne and other steroid related side effects. It can be used only as a spot treatment and not for full face when u have an acne prone skin.
take care.
hope its useful to u.
Regards
dr shilpa bhat
bangalore
melalite forte contains a steroid and should not be used full face as it can cause more acne and other steroid related side effects. It can be used only as a spot treatment and not for full face when u have an acne prone skin.
take care.
hope its useful to u.
Regards
dr shilpa bhat
bangalore
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