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Redness On Face, Darkness On Lips. Used Skinlite Cream. What Is The Reason?

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I'm using skinlite cream for more then 8 months and my skin colour has increased and now I'm getting a red colour marks on my face . I think it occur because of skinlite . and if leave for 2 days my skin colour starts changing to it original. my body is fair but my face only looks dark so only I started using skinlite to get even skin tone so now I request u to suggest me is it ok to have skinlite cream .


and an important ting my face looks fair and my lips became dark /purple

what should I do to overcome all these pls suggest me In need of ur help
Tue, 27 Aug 2013
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.
Skinlite cream contains mometasone which is a potent steroid.Its long term use can damage the face and cause permanent redness.
Visit a qualified dermatologist for proper treatment.
Glycolic acid peels can help a lot in the pigmentation over face.
Hope this helps.
Regards
DRSudarshan
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Redness On Face, Darkness On Lips. Used Skinlite Cream. What Is The Reason?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Skinlite cream contains mometasone which is a potent steroid.Its long term use can damage the face and cause permanent redness. Visit a qualified dermatologist for proper treatment. Glycolic acid peels can help a lot in the pigmentation over face. Hope this helps. Regards DRSudarshan