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Does Deproviate N Has Possible Side Effects On Long Term Usage?

I HAVE PIGMENTATION ON BOTH SIDES OF MY CHEEKS I HAVE TRIED USING HYDROQUINONE BUT OF NO USE THEN SOMEBODY SUGGESTED ME TO USE DEPROVIATE N AND ON DOING THE SAME I FIND A CHANGE ,MY PIGMENTATION HAS BECOME LIGHTER SO I WANTED TO CHECK THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS ON LONG TERM USAGE OF DEPROVIATE N?
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
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Hi,

I can understand your concern and after reading the query it appears that you are suffering from steroid abuse and dependence.

The cream contains strong steroid. On its prolonged use it can cause thinning skin with red irritated skin or even hair growth. Steroid in it causes dependence and hence side effects such as skin thinning, hair growth and visible vessels on skin. All of these combinedly gives dark appearance on face.

I suggest you to immediately stop the cream and use proper sun protection. You can use Azelaic acid or Kojic acid creams under dermatological guidance only. These can be used for a long period without any side effects. This may take few weeks to months of the time to resolve your problem so have patience.

Take care
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Does Deproviate N Has Possible Side Effects On Long Term Usage?

Hi, I can understand your concern and after reading the query it appears that you are suffering from steroid abuse and dependence. The cream contains strong steroid. On its prolonged use it can cause thinning skin with red irritated skin or even hair growth. Steroid in it causes dependence and hence side effects such as skin thinning, hair growth and visible vessels on skin. All of these combinedly gives dark appearance on face. I suggest you to immediately stop the cream and use proper sun protection. You can use Azelaic acid or Kojic acid creams under dermatological guidance only. These can be used for a long period without any side effects. This may take few weeks to months of the time to resolve your problem so have patience. Take care