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What Are The Side Effects Of Skinlite Cream?
hi sir, i am pallavi., i have a wheatish complexion..and have an oily skin. in recent days i have tanned a lot and have some pimple scars on my face. one of my friend has suggested "skinlite cream" . but i havent consulted any skin specialist regarding this, and have been using this for past one week and did not have any side effects since. now one of my friend has told me that this cream is dangerous for skin and cancerous. please suggest whether i should continue with it..or stop using it!!
Thu, 22 May 2014
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Skinlite cream contains a potent steroid, mometasone. It should never be used on face for long because a potent steroid like mometasone can cause the skin of face to become photosensitive, Acne ridden and thinned out with telangiectasias. Females can also have facial hair growth which is an additional problem. Skinlite cream is a prescription product for pigmentation/melasma over face. It should never be used without the prescription of a dermatologist and that too for not more than 2-3 months.
I would advice that you use a broad spectrum sunscreen, that which offers for UV B as well as UV A protection.
Use a gentle cleanser like cetaphil for face wash.
For uneven tone, you could either use a skin lightening cream containing one or more of the following ingredients like kojic acid, glycolic acid etc.
Alternatively, you could also opt for chemical peeling sessions(glycolic peel) from a dermatologist
Therefore I would advice that you see a dermatologist for a proper discussion and treatment regarding your problem.
regards
Skinlite cream contains a potent steroid, mometasone. It should never be used on face for long because a potent steroid like mometasone can cause the skin of face to become photosensitive, Acne ridden and thinned out with telangiectasias. Females can also have facial hair growth which is an additional problem. Skinlite cream is a prescription product for pigmentation/melasma over face. It should never be used without the prescription of a dermatologist and that too for not more than 2-3 months.
I would advice that you use a broad spectrum sunscreen, that which offers for UV B as well as UV A protection.
Use a gentle cleanser like cetaphil for face wash.
For uneven tone, you could either use a skin lightening cream containing one or more of the following ingredients like kojic acid, glycolic acid etc.
Alternatively, you could also opt for chemical peeling sessions(glycolic peel) from a dermatologist
Therefore I would advice that you see a dermatologist for a proper discussion and treatment regarding your problem.
regards
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