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Suggest Remedy For Swelling And Change In Color Of Scar After Using Melalite

Doctor, I preferred medical specialist for scar on my right eye .The scar is due to the surgery when in met an accident past 3year three stitches had been made .now the scar has becoming more dark that s why I consult medical specialist he provide me melalite 15 .I used it for 2 day the scar is swelling and some change in colour .can I continue it r stop applying it
Fri, 26 Dec 2014
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Hello,

I can understand your concern for swelling and change in color of scar after using Melalite.

I can get from your history that you have the best possibility of "Irritant/ Contact dermatitis" or in simple words allergy to contact contents of the melalite cream.

To explain you elaborately about the possible condition - Due to exposure to hydroquinone in melalite you got immediate reaction to it. So there can be initial redness and itching with mild pain sensation. As we scratch it or due to exposure to environmental factors such as sunlight, sweating dust and hot humid climate, it can get aggravated.

I suggest you to immediately stop the cream and do not use further without a dermatological guidance. For the interim of relief do cold compression and apply a calamine lotion. You can take further guidance form a dermatologist for best help.

All the best.
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Suggest Remedy For Swelling And Change In Color Of Scar After Using Melalite

Hello, I can understand your concern for swelling and change in color of scar after using Melalite. I can get from your history that you have the best possibility of Irritant/ Contact dermatitis or in simple words allergy to contact contents of the melalite cream. To explain you elaborately about the possible condition - Due to exposure to hydroquinone in melalite you got immediate reaction to it. So there can be initial redness and itching with mild pain sensation. As we scratch it or due to exposure to environmental factors such as sunlight, sweating dust and hot humid climate, it can get aggravated. I suggest you to immediately stop the cream and do not use further without a dermatological guidance. For the interim of relief do cold compression and apply a calamine lotion. You can take further guidance form a dermatologist for best help. All the best.