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Have Acne Marks, Dark Skin. Is It Safe To Use Melacare Cream?

hi , i have acne marks on my skin , and my skin is dark also , in other 15 days my cousins weding is there so i was worried ,my friend suggested me to apply melacare cream for fairness and to get rid of acne marks so from past one week im using this cream all over my face , i can feel the diffrence , but im really scared about the effects of this cream , once i stop using it , please help me
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Hello,
I have read your question,
Melacare is a corticosteroid, and therefore carries all the risks associated with any powerful steroid drug.

In the case of creams containing Melacare, the possible side-effects of this ingredient include:
Changes in skin colour
Thinning of the skin
Allergic skin reactions
Bacterial skin reactions
Itchiness
Tingling
Stinging or burning
Inflammation of the hair follicles
Hair growth
Prolonged use can cause something called Cushing's syndrome,

So i suggest you to use it for short while , and it is not effective for acne marks as well,
If you get any irritation or infection i suggest you to consult a dermatologist nearby ,

Wishing you a good health
Dr.K.Sangareddy
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Have Acne Marks, Dark Skin. Is It Safe To Use Melacare Cream?

Hello, I have read your question, Melacare is a corticosteroid, and therefore carries all the risks associated with any powerful steroid drug. In the case of creams containing Melacare, the possible side-effects of this ingredient include: Changes in skin colour Thinning of the skin Allergic skin reactions Bacterial skin reactions Itchiness Tingling Stinging or burning Inflammation of the hair follicles Hair growth Prolonged use can cause something called Cushing s syndrome, So i suggest you to use it for short while , and it is not effective for acne marks as well, If you get any irritation or infection i suggest you to consult a dermatologist nearby , Wishing you a good health Dr.K.Sangareddy