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Can Melacare Cream Be Applied Without Doctors Prescription?

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Posted on Thu, 24 Jul 2014
Question: can we start applying melacare cream without doctors prescription
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Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Requires dermatologist supervision.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
Melacare is a cream with 3 active ingredients : Tretinoin a peeling agent.
Hydroquinone a depigmenting agent.
Momatesone a steroid cream.
There are indications for it, side effects if it.
It has to be monitored under dermatologist supervision.
Please take dermatologist consultation before using this.
You can get back if you have need clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
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Can Melacare Cream Be Applied Without Doctors Prescription?

Brief Answer: Requires dermatologist supervision. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Thank you for query.I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query. Melacare is a cream with 3 active ingredients : Tretinoin a peeling agent. Hydroquinone a depigmenting agent. Momatesone a steroid cream. There are indications for it, side effects if it. It has to be monitored under dermatologist supervision. Please take dermatologist consultation before using this. You can get back if you have need clarification. Thank you Dr Bharatesh