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Can I Use Skin Light Cream Permanently For Black Pigmentation As It Returns On Stopping?
Hello Doctor,
This is Vinoth.
Normally my face has black pigmentation.Now i am using skin lite cream(Hydroquinone+Tretinoin+Mometasone Furoate cream) regularly with Doctor consultant.It shows good results and removes the black pigmentation and as my face turning much lighter and causing no side effects.if i stop to use this cream on the next day my skin turning black with dark pigmentation.please suggest can i use this cream permanently.
This is Vinoth.
Normally my face has black pigmentation.Now i am using skin lite cream(Hydroquinone+Tretinoin+Mometasone Furoate cream) regularly with Doctor consultant.It shows good results and removes the black pigmentation and as my face turning much lighter and causing no side effects.if i stop to use this cream on the next day my skin turning black with dark pigmentation.please suggest can i use this cream permanently.
Thu, 23 Jan 2014
Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM
As you mentioned Skinlite cream contains a potent steroid like mometasone.
It should not be used on face for very long because prolonged use can lead to steroid related side effects like:
-Acne,
-Photosensitivity,
-Skin thinning and telangiectasis,
-Facial hair growth (specially in females).
If i was your treating doctor i would advice you to use a Broad Spectrum sunscreen with both UV A and UV B through out the day.
A skin lightening cream at night containing one or more of the following ingredients like kojic acid, hydroquinone, glycolic acid, arbutin, tetrahydrocurcumin, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate (Vit C) OR liquorice extract etc are safe as compared to the cream that you have been using and therefore can be used for longer duration.
take care
regards
As you mentioned Skinlite cream contains a potent steroid like mometasone.
It should not be used on face for very long because prolonged use can lead to steroid related side effects like:
-Acne,
-Photosensitivity,
-Skin thinning and telangiectasis,
-Facial hair growth (specially in females).
If i was your treating doctor i would advice you to use a Broad Spectrum sunscreen with both UV A and UV B through out the day.
A skin lightening cream at night containing one or more of the following ingredients like kojic acid, hydroquinone, glycolic acid, arbutin, tetrahydrocurcumin, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate (Vit C) OR liquorice extract etc are safe as compared to the cream that you have been using and therefore can be used for longer duration.
take care
regards
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