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What Are The Possible Treatment For Dark Skin Due To Chemicals ?

I'm using melacare for last one year. It give lighter to my skin now I decided to stop this cream because it contain chemical but if I stop using skin become more dark. What should I do without loosing my skin colour. I'm very much depressed pls help me to maintain my colour for long term.
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Melacare cream contains Mometasone, tretinoin and Hydroquinone. It is usually prescribed by dermatologists for Melasma and Pigmentation over face.

It should not be used as a fairness cream because prolonged use can lead to steroid related side effects like acne, photosensitivity, skin thinning and telangiectasis, facial hair growth specially in females.

It should always be used under the supervision of a dermatologist and that too for not more than 2-3 months

I would advice that you visit a dermatologist who might suggest you a lightening cream containing ingredients like kojic acid, glycolic acid, arbutin, tetrahydrocurcumin, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate OR liquorice extract which are safer to use in long term without the side effects of steroid.

Use a Broad spectrum sunscreen, which is a must throughout the day.
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What Are The Possible Treatment For Dark Skin Due To Chemicals ?

Melacare cream contains Mometasone, tretinoin and Hydroquinone. It is usually prescribed by dermatologists for Melasma and Pigmentation over face. It should not be used as a fairness cream because prolonged use can lead to steroid related side effects like acne, photosensitivity, skin thinning and telangiectasis, facial hair growth specially in females. It should always be used under the supervision of a dermatologist and that too for not more than 2-3 months I would advice that you visit a dermatologist who might suggest you a lightening cream containing ingredients like kojic acid, glycolic acid, arbutin, tetrahydrocurcumin, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate OR liquorice extract which are safer to use in long term without the side effects of steroid. Use a Broad spectrum sunscreen, which is a must throughout the day.