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What Causes Dark Pigmentation On Face After Stopping Melacare?

i have been using melacare from 3 years. chemical formula of melacare is Main ingredients of Melacare are: Hydroquinone Topical : 2% w/w Mometasone Furoate Topical : 0.1% w/w Tretinoin Topical : 0.025% w/w I don t want to use it anymore due to its formula. When i try to stop it my face is going very dark. Can you suggest me the safe substitute for the cream
Thu, 5 Oct 2017
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have dark pigmentation on face after stopping Melacare. The melacare is used for skin hyperpigmentation . This cream contain hydroquinone , tretinoin and steroid ,so first of all this cream should be used only with the prescription of doctor . Secondly this cream should not be used more the 1-2 month . The symptoms you mention in query are occurring due to its ingredients specially due to steroid , which occur due to long term use steroid on skin. The condition is known as steroid abuse . Use KOJIC acid cream which is natural extract of mushroom and very safe for long term use , apply it twice a day. Also apply aloe vera gel at night , eat fresh fruit and green leafy vegetables . If you still counter any problem related to its withdrawal of condition doesn't improve in month then consult dermatologist . Doctor may recommend you procedure like chemical peeling or laser technique .


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Dark Pigmentation On Face After Stopping Melacare?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have dark pigmentation on face after stopping Melacare. The melacare is used for skin hyperpigmentation . This cream contain hydroquinone , tretinoin and steroid ,so first of all this cream should be used only with the prescription of doctor . Secondly this cream should not be used more the 1-2 month . The symptoms you mention in query are occurring due to its ingredients specially due to steroid , which occur due to long term use steroid on skin. The condition is known as steroid abuse . Use KOJIC acid cream which is natural extract of mushroom and very safe for long term use , apply it twice a day. Also apply aloe vera gel at night , eat fresh fruit and green leafy vegetables . If you still counter any problem related to its withdrawal of condition doesn t improve in month then consult dermatologist . Doctor may recommend you procedure like chemical peeling or laser technique . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari