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Is Melacare A Steroid Cream?

Melacare is a steroid cream or not.....using it for a month gives best results to reduce pimple...black spots....or not ....... Using melacare for month ...and stop it will be safe...or not...as I heard that ateriod creams should not be used...for long period......
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
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Hello,

Yes, Melacare is a steroid based cream containing hydroquinone, Tretinoin, and Mometasone Furoate. Steroid creams initially show wonderful effects on the face by reducing pigmentation, pimples and brightening the face.
But long term use has severe side effects like skin thinning, pimples, inflammation, rashes, itching, excess hair growth and dilated veins under the skin. Also on long term use the skin becomes addicted or dependant on steroids and once the user 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 etcetera.
If you have pimples you can apply a topical ointment containing clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide.
Apply retinoids like Adapalene gel in a thin layer on pimples at night time.
Avoid excess oily food.
For dark spots apply Kojic acid and Vitamin E containing creams.
You should always put sunscreen lotion when you go out in sun.
You should scrub your face with a face scrub twice a week.
Eat fresh green vegetables and fruits and drink plenty of water.


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

Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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Is Melacare A Steroid Cream?

Hello, Yes, Melacare is a steroid based cream containing hydroquinone, Tretinoin, and Mometasone Furoate. Steroid creams initially show wonderful effects on the face by reducing pigmentation, pimples and brightening the face. But long term use has severe side effects like skin thinning, pimples, inflammation, rashes, itching, excess hair growth and dilated veins under the skin. Also on long term use the skin becomes addicted or dependant on steroids and once the user 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 etcetera. If you have pimples you can apply a topical ointment containing clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide. Apply retinoids like Adapalene gel in a thin layer on pimples at night time. Avoid excess oily food. For dark spots apply Kojic acid and Vitamin E containing creams. You should always put sunscreen lotion when you go out in sun. You should scrub your face with a face scrub twice a week. Eat fresh green vegetables and fruits and drink plenty of water. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Honey Arora