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Is It Safe To Use Melacare Forte For Hyper Pigmentation For Long Term?

Hello Doctor Im 30yrs male from Chennai.For the past 10years i have been affected by hyper pigmentation,and in recently my friend has suggested me to use Melacare Forte and I did so.As Im using for the past 1 month,I can see big difference as the density of the pigmentation has reduced considerably.When I stopped using,my face turns to darker and then I continued to use the cream.Please advise whether to continue the cream or any alternative is there.How long Melacare Forte can be used.Will there be any side effects.Please help.
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Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.

Melacare contains Hydroquinone, Tretinoin and Mometasone. Hydroquinone is a weak hypopigmenting drug. The response is often incomplete and pigmentation recurs once the drug is stopped. You should avoid sunlight also otherwise, there will be an increase in the level of pigmentation.

Tretinoin is added as it reduces wrinkles, dry scaly surfaces and sagging of skin. Mometasone is a topical steroid and prevents inflammation. Although the absorption of steroid through topical route is minimal, it should not be used for a prolonged period.

All the three drugs can cause itching, burning and allergic reactions. It should not used continuously for a long time. Go for preparations with aloe vera and apply olive oil and almond oil on the spots. This will reduce the pigmentation and will give a permanent remedy.

I hope this is useful.
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Is It Safe To Use Melacare Forte For Hyper Pigmentation For Long Term?

Hi. Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic. Melacare contains Hydroquinone, Tretinoin and Mometasone. Hydroquinone is a weak hypopigmenting drug. The response is often incomplete and pigmentation recurs once the drug is stopped. You should avoid sunlight also otherwise, there will be an increase in the level of pigmentation. Tretinoin is added as it reduces wrinkles, dry scaly surfaces and sagging of skin. Mometasone is a topical steroid and prevents inflammation. Although the absorption of steroid through topical route is minimal, it should not be used for a prolonged period. All the three drugs can cause itching, burning and allergic reactions. It should not used continuously for a long time. Go for preparations with aloe vera and apply olive oil and almond oil on the spots. This will reduce the pigmentation and will give a permanent remedy. I hope this is useful.