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What Causes Rashes And Black Spots On The Face After Using Dermovate?

Hi doc im william from kenya and was initially using dermovate to control black patch around my eyes..well it did reduce it but never finished it all... then on the same note i appllied it allover my face together with ingrams and the result was woow... but it seems it was bleeching my skin and upon my withdrawal some few days ago my skin is now worsening with rash and black spots.. i av tried and is still applying xtraderm mixed with ingrams to maintain my looks but its not responding adequately...pls help me
Mon, 14 Nov 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain I would like to inform you that Derivate cream is a steroid based cream
containing Clobetasol Propionate..

Steroid creams initially shows wonderful effects on face by reducing pigmentation and brightening the
face..

But long term use has severe side effects like skin thinning, pimples, inflammation, rashes, itching,
excess hairgrowth and dilated veins under the skin..

Also on long term use the skin becomes addicted or dependant on steroids and once the use is suddenly
stopped, there are withdrawal side effects and it is the same thing that you are facing now that is
increased pigmentation, rashes, swelling, redness etc..

I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist who can evaluate you clinically and also advise you a low
potency steroid cream that has to be used for a week regularly and then gradually tapering down the
use and then will be stopped gradually..
It will help in preventing side effects of sudden withdrawal..
Once the side effects resolve completely you can start using her safe depigmentation creams and
facewash like salicylic acid and glycolic acid containing facewash, kojic acid, arbutin and glycolic acid
creams etc..
You can apply cooled aloevera gel on face to soothe the skin..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Rashes And Black Spots On The Face After Using Dermovate?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain I would like to inform you that Derivate cream is a steroid based cream containing Clobetasol Propionate.. Steroid creams initially shows wonderful effects on face by reducing pigmentation and brightening the face.. But long term use has severe side effects like skin thinning, pimples, inflammation, rashes, itching, excess hairgrowth and dilated veins under the skin.. Also on long term use the skin becomes addicted or dependant on steroids and once the use is suddenly stopped, there are withdrawal side effects and it is the same thing that you are facing now that is increased pigmentation, rashes, swelling, redness etc.. I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist who can evaluate you clinically and also advise you a low potency steroid cream that has to be used for a week regularly and then gradually tapering down the use and then will be stopped gradually.. It will help in preventing side effects of sudden withdrawal.. Once the side effects resolve completely you can start using her safe depigmentation creams and facewash like salicylic acid and glycolic acid containing facewash, kojic acid, arbutin and glycolic acid creams etc.. You can apply cooled aloevera gel on face to soothe the skin.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.