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How To Get Rid Of Dark Complexion On Face?
hi.m 23year female in before 6month my colour is fair then after using melqcare and avon cream my face is going darker m too worried nd everybody my home noticed it everyone tells me you are black...pls doctor suggest m how to rid this darkness pls pls pls
Wed, 10 Jun 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONCERN.
As per your query you used Melqcare and avon cream which contains bleaching agent such as hydroquinone, tretinoin, topical steroids and it is used for lightening of skin. It would only darken the skin if it caused irritation that results in post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and if it is used over long periods of time resulting is cutaneous damage.
This cream is mainly used at night time, even prolonged use of hydroquinone especially during day time can lead to permanent pigmentation over face.
As you have developed steroid dependence i would suggest you to avoid this cream first of all. Use creams rich in kojic acid at day time and azelaic acid during night time. Take diet rich in fresh fruits and salads and eat lots of citrus fruits.
Avoid sun exposure and take sun tanning agent such as Tan care rich in spf 30. Take vitamin C supplements. Your symptoms will resolve in 2-3 months.
If your symptoms keeps on persisting visit dermatologist once and you can go for chemical treatment, abrasion, peeling or laser therapy.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONCERN.
As per your query you used Melqcare and avon cream which contains bleaching agent such as hydroquinone, tretinoin, topical steroids and it is used for lightening of skin. It would only darken the skin if it caused irritation that results in post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and if it is used over long periods of time resulting is cutaneous damage.
This cream is mainly used at night time, even prolonged use of hydroquinone especially during day time can lead to permanent pigmentation over face.
As you have developed steroid dependence i would suggest you to avoid this cream first of all. Use creams rich in kojic acid at day time and azelaic acid during night time. Take diet rich in fresh fruits and salads and eat lots of citrus fruits.
Avoid sun exposure and take sun tanning agent such as Tan care rich in spf 30. Take vitamin C supplements. Your symptoms will resolve in 2-3 months.
If your symptoms keeps on persisting visit dermatologist once and you can go for chemical treatment, abrasion, peeling or laser therapy.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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