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Does Using Skin Lite Have Any Side Effect?
hi my skin is becoming so black...saw one friend she used skin lite and she is fair now..seeing her i bought it today..but i dint consult any doctors can i use the skin lite????will it cause any side effect r spoil my skin???can i use it r not...and how to use it..pls reply
Fri, 28 Mar 2014
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Skinlite cream contains a potent steroid, mometasone. It is usually prescribed by dermatologist for treatment of melasma. It should never be used without the supervision of a dermatologist because early side effects can go unnoticed by the patients.
Moreover, it should never be used as a regular use fairness cream on face because it can cause side effects like acne, hirsutism, photosensitivity, and skin thinning and telangiectasias.
Rather, if I was your treating doctor I would have asked you to use a cream containing one or more of the skin lightening agents e.g kojic acid, glycolic acid, arbutin or hydroquinone etc once daily at night to gradually fade away the tan.
UV A part of the electromagnetic spectrum is mainly responsible for tanning.
Therefore, a good sunscreen should have broad spectrum UV A coverage in addition to UV B coverage, in order to be able to prevent tanning and it needs to be applied in sufficient quantity and every 2-3 hourly.
regards
Skinlite cream contains a potent steroid, mometasone. It is usually prescribed by dermatologist for treatment of melasma. It should never be used without the supervision of a dermatologist because early side effects can go unnoticed by the patients.
Moreover, it should never be used as a regular use fairness cream on face because it can cause side effects like acne, hirsutism, photosensitivity, and skin thinning and telangiectasias.
Rather, if I was your treating doctor I would have asked you to use a cream containing one or more of the skin lightening agents e.g kojic acid, glycolic acid, arbutin or hydroquinone etc once daily at night to gradually fade away the tan.
UV A part of the electromagnetic spectrum is mainly responsible for tanning.
Therefore, a good sunscreen should have broad spectrum UV A coverage in addition to UV B coverage, in order to be able to prevent tanning and it needs to be applied in sufficient quantity and every 2-3 hourly.
regards
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