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What Are The Side Effects Of Melaglow?

hi doctor,,, i am 20yrs old grl.. hvng 162cm height and about 62kg weight.. i want to ask u a doubt regarding cosmetology.. i am using a face cream melaglow for some days. could please tell me whether its having any side effects and can be used for long period.. will i get better results with it.. i mean a fair complexion..
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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hi

This cream contains hydroquinone + Tretinoin + steroid.
It is a triple combination commonly used by dermatologists for treating hyperpigmentation,and is a very effective medicine but one has to use this cream with caution.
It has to be applied only at night.
Moreover, it should not be rubbed over the skin and very small amount has to be applied.
At a stretch, this cream is not to be used for more than 2-3 months.
Long term use of these agents on the face can lead to various problems like skin thinning,photosensitivity, hair growth, redness, pigmentation etc.

So firstly, I would advise you to use this cream with extreme caution and that too under the guidance of a dermatologist .
Along with it, you should continuously use a sunscreen( spf>26) over your face before going out in the sun.


Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
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What Are The Side Effects Of Melaglow?

hi This cream contains hydroquinone + Tretinoin + steroid. It is a triple combination commonly used by dermatologists for treating hyperpigmentation,and is a very effective medicine but one has to use this cream with caution. It has to be applied only at night. Moreover, it should not be rubbed over the skin and very small amount has to be applied. At a stretch, this cream is not to be used for more than 2-3 months. Long term use of these agents on the face can lead to various problems like skin thinning,photosensitivity, hair growth, redness, pigmentation etc. So firstly, I would advise you to use this cream with extreme caution and that too under the guidance of a dermatologist . Along with it, you should continuously use a sunscreen( spf 26) over your face before going out in the sun. Hope it helps Dr Geetika Paul