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Are There Any Side Effects From Using Melaglow Cream For Dark Spots On Face?
Hello All, I have been advised by a well renowned dermatologist to apply Melaglow for the dark spots. I am reading some of the side effects sighted in your website. Wouldn t a dermatologist prescribed with the knowledge of the side effects? Should I continue with the prescribed or should I refrain?
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in HCM.
Menaglow cream contains Steroids and Hydroquinon. Hence, when used for long term, they may cause side effects.
Hydroquinon is known to cause skin cancer if you use it for a long term. Steroids can cause skin thinning and atrophy. Both of them can cause allergic reaction as side effect at the application site.
Hope the information provided would be useful.
Thanks for writing in HCM.
Menaglow cream contains Steroids and Hydroquinon. Hence, when used for long term, they may cause side effects.
Hydroquinon is known to cause skin cancer if you use it for a long term. Steroids can cause skin thinning and atrophy. Both of them can cause allergic reaction as side effect at the application site.
Hope the information provided would be useful.
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