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Can Melacare Have Any Adverse Side Effects?

Hello .. i am 22 years old female... I was using panderm from last two years nd when i sttoped using it i got adverse effects nd got more pimples.. about a year ago i went through a doc she suggets me peeling nd medicines... 6 times she called me for peeling nd now giving me melacare and kozilite... Is there any side effects of peeling nd creams i am using are safe...?
Wed, 30 Mar 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to Healthcare Magic..

As per your complain I would like to inform you that Melacare cream is a steroid based cream containing Hydroquinone, Tretinoin and Mometasone Furoate..
Steroid creams initially shows wonderful effects on face by reducing pigmentation and brightening the face..
But long term use has severe side effects like skin thinning, pimples, inflammation, rashes, itching, excess hairgrowth and dilated veins under the skin..
Also on long term use the skin becomes addicted or dependant on steroids and once the use is suddenly stopped, there are withdrawal side effects and it is the same thing that you are facing now that is increased pigmentation, rashes, swelling, redness,pimples etc..
I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist who can evaluate you clinically and also advise you a low potency steroid cream that has to be used for a week regularly and then gradually tapering down the use and then will be stopped gradually..
It will help in preventing side effects of sudden withdrawal..
Once the side effects resolve completely you can start using her safe depigmentation creams and facewash like salicylic acid and colic acid containing facewash, kojic acid, arbutin and glycolic acid creams etc..
Do cool compresses on face and wash face with cool water..
You can apply cooled aloevera gel on face to soothe the skin..

Regards.

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Can Melacare Have Any Adverse Side Effects?

Hi.. Welcome to Healthcare Magic.. As per your complain I would like to inform you that Melacare cream is a steroid based cream containing Hydroquinone, Tretinoin and Mometasone Furoate.. Steroid creams initially shows wonderful effects on face by reducing pigmentation and brightening the face.. But long term use has severe side effects like skin thinning, pimples, inflammation, rashes, itching, excess hairgrowth and dilated veins under the skin.. Also on long term use the skin becomes addicted or dependant on steroids and once the use is suddenly stopped, there are withdrawal side effects and it is the same thing that you are facing now that is increased pigmentation, rashes, swelling, redness,pimples etc.. I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist who can evaluate you clinically and also advise you a low potency steroid cream that has to be used for a week regularly and then gradually tapering down the use and then will be stopped gradually.. It will help in preventing side effects of sudden withdrawal.. Once the side effects resolve completely you can start using her safe depigmentation creams and facewash like salicylic acid and colic acid containing facewash, kojic acid, arbutin and glycolic acid creams etc.. Do cool compresses on face and wash face with cool water.. You can apply cooled aloevera gel on face to soothe the skin.. Regards.