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Face Seems To Be Getting Dull, Red Marks On Nose Area. Using Ajanta's Melacare. What Should Be Done?

hello sir, i just used the product of Ajanta s melacare fort frm last 5 to 6 month...and i got the proper result from that product...where i didn t see any side effect but now from last 10days im just feeling that my face becoming dall what it was before 6month where as i want to continue this getting fair skin and also i got some side effect like red marks in the area of my nose ..so what i have to do? please suggest me....
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Hello!Thanks for your query!
Melacare Forte cream has hydroquinone( skin-bleaching agent),steroid and a retinoid.This is used to lighten areas of darkened skin such as freckles, chloasma (also known as melasma), age spots, and acne scars.It should not be used very continuously as u have.Prolonged use of Hydroquinone has been associated with the development of exogenous ochronosis (a persistent blue-black pigmentation).The steroid which is contained in the product also leads to a lot of steroid related side effects like thinning and atrophy of skin.Used over a period of time they suppress the melanogenesis process,and once you stop it, the come back! Instead of this , if you can prevent the day to day darkening of your skin, by using a broad spectrum sunscreen every 4 hourly, you will see a significant lightening of the color.
U can do a few sittings of Chemical peels from a dermatologist as these help more in exfoliation and lightening.They are also safe when done properly.
Hope this helps..Take care
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Face Seems To Be Getting Dull, Red Marks On Nose Area. Using Ajanta's Melacare. What Should Be Done?

Hello!Thanks for your query! Melacare Forte cream has hydroquinone( skin-bleaching agent),steroid and a retinoid.This is used to lighten areas of darkened skin such as freckles, chloasma (also known as melasma), age spots, and acne scars.It should not be used very continuously as u have.Prolonged use of Hydroquinone has been associated with the development of exogenous ochronosis (a persistent blue-black pigmentation).The steroid which is contained in the product also leads to a lot of steroid related side effects like thinning and atrophy of skin.Used over a period of time they suppress the melanogenesis process,and once you stop it, the come back! Instead of this , if you can prevent the day to day darkening of your skin, by using a broad spectrum sunscreen every 4 hourly, you will see a significant lightening of the color. U can do a few sittings of Chemical peels from a dermatologist as these help more in exfoliation and lightening.They are also safe when done properly. Hope this helps..Take care