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Will Prolonged Usage Of Skin Lightning Cream Effect The Skin?

I used Skin Lite cream for past 1 month. My skin type is normal. Can I use that cream continuously? Because, some people use that cream in my office. They are affected for some skin problems. That is why i just bothered? Pls. reply. By nature I am a dark skin person. If I use that cream...
Sat, 19 Apr 2014
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Skinlite cream is a triple drug combination and contains a potent steroid+tretinoin+hydroquinone. Dermatologists use this combination for melasma. This combination should always be used under the supervision of a dermatologist. Even then it should not be used for more than 2-3 months at a stretch because it can cause side effects of steroid abuse such as acne, photosensitivity, skin thinning and telangiectasia, facial hair growth(specially troublesome in females). This side effect can be detected at an early stage by a dermatologist

It should not be used as a regular use fairness cream.

You could use a broad spectrum sunscreen, that which offers both UVA and UVB protection, throughout the day. Neutrogena dry touch ultrasheer sunscreen is an OTC sunscreen marketed by johnsons and johnsons in india.

A cream containing kojic acid, glycolic acid are safer for long term use rather than the triple drug combination e.g skinlite cream.

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Will Prolonged Usage Of Skin Lightning Cream Effect The Skin?

Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic Skinlite cream is a triple drug combination and contains a potent steroid+tretinoin+hydroquinone. Dermatologists use this combination for melasma. This combination should always be used under the supervision of a dermatologist. Even then it should not be used for more than 2-3 months at a stretch because it can cause side effects of steroid abuse such as acne, photosensitivity, skin thinning and telangiectasia, facial hair growth(specially troublesome in females). This side effect can be detected at an early stage by a dermatologist It should not be used as a regular use fairness cream. You could use a broad spectrum sunscreen, that which offers both UVA and UVB protection, throughout the day. Neutrogena dry touch ultrasheer sunscreen is an OTC sunscreen marketed by johnsons and johnsons in india. A cream containing kojic acid, glycolic acid are safer for long term use rather than the triple drug combination e.g skinlite cream. Regards