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Can Momate Cream Be Used For Tan Removal?

Hi Doctor i am suffering with tan problem most of the time i am at out side my skin is photosensitive so my hands and face was always get tanning one of my friend suggested to use Momate cream for tan removal can i use that ointment? is it prescribed medicine or general medicine ! Please suggest me for permanent tan removal
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Do not use Momate for removing tanning. Momate contains mometasone furoate which is a topical steroid cream. It will cause fairness initially but it has many side effects such as thinning of skin, white spots, excessive sensitivity towards sunlight. Many of these side effects are permanent.

For tanning use a sunscreen like UVRID lotion with 30-50 spf every three hours (e.g. 9:00amd-12:00-3:00pm) with a skin lightening agent like Ban A Tan cream at night time. This will give you good results without untoward side effects of steroids.
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Dr. Tushar K
drtusharks@gmail.com
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Can Momate Cream Be Used For Tan Removal?

Do not use Momate for removing tanning. Momate contains mometasone furoate which is a topical steroid cream. It will cause fairness initially but it has many side effects such as thinning of skin, white spots, excessive sensitivity towards sunlight. Many of these side effects are permanent. For tanning use a sunscreen like UVRID lotion with 30-50 spf every three hours (e.g. 9:00amd-12:00-3:00pm) with a skin lightening agent like Ban A Tan cream at night time. This will give you good results without untoward side effects of steroids. Regards Dr. Tushar K drtusharks@gmail.com