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Using Skinlite Cream For Fairness. How Can I Stop Using The Cream Without Skin Turning Dark Again?

hai doctor, i am jithesh frm kerala, i am 23 years old, i am using skinlite cream for fairness, i am using this cream since 3 years,i have no other reactions, but i cant stop using this cream, if i not use this cream regularly my skin going to be black, Dr, pls help me to stop this cream & how can i stand up for my skin fairness???
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Hi Jithesh,
Skinlite cream contains tretinoin and mometasone apart from having hydroquinone. It is not good to use a moderately potent steroid for such a long term.
It is good that you have not developed any problem with it like acneiform eruptions, burning sensations on sun-exposure etc.
Start applying it on alternate night and then stop it, and avoid sun exposure by using goggles, wearing broad-brim hat, wrapping cloth over your face and also apply a good sunscreen.
Regards,
Dr. Ajit Singh Kulhari
MD - Skin & VD
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Using Skinlite Cream For Fairness. How Can I Stop Using The Cream Without Skin Turning Dark Again?

Hi Jithesh, Skinlite cream contains tretinoin and mometasone apart from having hydroquinone. It is not good to use a moderately potent steroid for such a long term. It is good that you have not developed any problem with it like acneiform eruptions, burning sensations on sun-exposure etc. Start applying it on alternate night and then stop it, and avoid sun exposure by using goggles, wearing broad-brim hat, wrapping cloth over your face and also apply a good sunscreen. Regards, Dr. Ajit Singh Kulhari MD - Skin & VD