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Black Patch After The Use Of Melacare Cream

Applied melacare cream on broken skin now it developed into a black patch........and it is very dry..plz help to remove it........
Mon, 7 Nov 2011
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hello,
over use of creams can cause hyperpigmentation.
Stop the cream. Use a medicated emolient like vaseline. Avoid scratchin or rubbin. The pigmentation will subside with time. If the symptoms worsen consult a dermatologist. Hope i have answered your query. Take care
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Black Patch After The Use Of Melacare Cream

hello, over use of creams can cause hyperpigmentation. Stop the cream. Use a medicated emolient like vaseline. Avoid scratchin or rubbin. The pigmentation will subside with time. If the symptoms worsen consult a dermatologist. Hope i have answered your query. Take care