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Using Melacare Cream For The Face. Acne And Allergy After Stopping The Cream. Any Suggestions?


I was using melacare cream for last 2 years for my face.., i has given good results,,. I heared that it could'nt good for skin, so i tried to stop using this, but whenever i tried to stop my skin getting allurgy and acens and become so dull and dark.. Pls suggest how to stop and is there any remedies for that?
posted on Fri, 31 May 2013
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi

Melacare cream has a steroid component. It can have side effects on skin like thinning of skin, rash, infections, etc. It should not be used on skin of face. You need to stop it gradually and let the skin to recover. Avoid using another medicine on face for at least 2 years.

Dr Vaishalee
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Dermatologist,  Dr. Pooja Chopra 's  Response
hi,
thanks for the query. melacare cream is prescribed for the initial control of facial pigmentation. this cream should not be used on the face for more than 2-3 weeks. the steroid component of this cream is resposible for the acne and sensitivity that you are having. kindly stop the cream, start using sunscreen in daylight. if this still persists you need to visit dermatologist in your area who will give you a milder steroid to wean you off this cream. i hope this helped you.
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Using Melacare Cream For The Face. Acne And Allergy After Stopping The Cream. Any Suggestions?

Hi Melacare cream has a steroid component. It can have side effects on skin like thinning of skin, rash, infections, etc. It should not be used on skin of face. You need to stop it gradually and let the skin to recover. Avoid using another medicine on face for at least 2 years. Dr Vaishalee