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Can Betamethasone Cream Make Dark Spots On Skin Fade Away?

Can betamethasone cream can make my dark spots on my legs(even on my arms) fade? Its an ant or a mosquito bite,from my bed. Or if not, what cream do I have to use to make it fade? I don t care if it will take months to make it fade. (not a beauty cream to be specific) Thank you very much. :)
Thu, 23 Jan 2020
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Hi,

Betametasone cream is not advisable for the dark spots following insect bites. Betamethasone is a steroid which can cause harmful effects on the skin like burning sensation, thinning of the skin, bruising, discoloration, prominent blood vessels (telangiectasias), and abnormal hair growth. I would rather advise you to use creams containing hydroquinone, kojic acid, glycolic acid or tretinoin. These medicines are often used in combination.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Can Betamethasone Cream Make Dark Spots On Skin Fade Away?

Hi, Betametasone cream is not advisable for the dark spots following insect bites. Betamethasone is a steroid which can cause harmful effects on the skin like burning sensation, thinning of the skin, bruising, discoloration, prominent blood vessels (telangiectasias), and abnormal hair growth. I would rather advise you to use creams containing hydroquinone, kojic acid, glycolic acid or tretinoin. These medicines are often used in combination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician