Does Melacare Cream Cause Adverse Side Effects In The Long Run?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain Melacare is a steroid based depigmentation cream containing Hydroquinone, Tretinoin and Mometasone Furoate[steroid component].. It is true that long term use has serious side effects on skin and Hydroquinone is also having a sde effect of causing skin cancer.. On the other hand using steroid on skin for long can cause skin thinning, pimples, inflammation, rashes, itching, excess hairgrowth and dilated veins under the skin.. Also on long term use the skin becomes addicted or dependant on steroids and once the use is suddenly stopped, there are withdrawal side effects and it is the same thing that you are facing now that is increased pigmentation, rashes, swelling, redness etc.. I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist who can evaluate you clinically and also advise you a low potency steroid cream that has to be used for a week regularly and then gradually tapering down the use and then will be stopped gradually.. It will help in preventing side effects of sudden withdrawal.. Once you stop using Melacare you can be advised safe depigmentation creams and facewash like salicylic acid and glycolic acid containing facewash, kojic acid, arbutin and glycolic acid creams etc.. Vitamin E and C containing creams are also effective.. You can also take Vitamin C supplements.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.