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Using Dipsalic F To Improve Skin Tone. Can Use This For Body & Does It Cause Any Skin Problem In Future?
Hi sir, iam pawan.last 5 years back, my skin tone colour is black.always i used to think about my skintone only.i feel shy,When i see my face on the mirrior due to dark colur.one day ,my bro told me to use dipsalic f.from that time me,my bro and some of my friends are also using disalic f.we all became fair now.but why we are getting white skin tone.can we use dis for face and body sir..is their any disadvantages dis.please clear my doubt sir,can i continous use dis are not.do i face any problums in future.
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Fri, 6 Jul 2012
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Dear Pawan,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.
Colour and texture of skin is determined by the amount of active melanocytes. This is again prefixed by genes. This explains why one has a fair skin tone while others have darker skin.
Though a few medical drugs can alter this melanin production, one needs to start them under supervision of a doctor. Besides this, it looks like you are taking a steroid cream (disalic f). And let me remind you long standing use of steroid creams can lead to serious side effects - skin becomes thin and fragile which can easily break up. Further patients feel difficult while withdrawal.
It should not be used on the face unless recommended by a doctor. I also advice you against chronic use of this cream - you may land up in more problems.
If you are worried about skin colour and tone, it is best to avoid sun exposure. Use good sun screen with SPF more than 30 along with good moisturizer.
Hope this answers your query.
Regards
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.
Colour and texture of skin is determined by the amount of active melanocytes. This is again prefixed by genes. This explains why one has a fair skin tone while others have darker skin.
Though a few medical drugs can alter this melanin production, one needs to start them under supervision of a doctor. Besides this, it looks like you are taking a steroid cream (disalic f). And let me remind you long standing use of steroid creams can lead to serious side effects - skin becomes thin and fragile which can easily break up. Further patients feel difficult while withdrawal.
It should not be used on the face unless recommended by a doctor. I also advice you against chronic use of this cream - you may land up in more problems.
If you are worried about skin colour and tone, it is best to avoid sun exposure. Use good sun screen with SPF more than 30 along with good moisturizer.
Hope this answers your query.
Regards
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Hi...dear pavan..,
Thanks for choosing HCM..,
Dipsalic is steroid cream, intially will give good result..,
But long duration...will give drastic results....like..,
Acne(multiple papular lesions), Telangectasia( appearing of inner blood vessels), Atrophy.,
( thinning of epidermis)..,
So don't use ....and don't stop suddenly..,
Immediately consult Dermatologist, he can guide U ..,
thanQ
Thanks for choosing HCM..,
Dipsalic is steroid cream, intially will give good result..,
But long duration...will give drastic results....like..,
Acne(multiple papular lesions), Telangectasia( appearing of inner blood vessels), Atrophy.,
( thinning of epidermis)..,
So don't use ....and don't stop suddenly..,
Immediately consult Dermatologist, he can guide U ..,
thanQ
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