Sir. I am using skin light cream (combination of hydroquinone and mometasone for last 18 months ).now under my both eyes there are some dark tans and also I have hyper pigmentation plus hypersensitivity towards sun light ,and also profuse sweating. If I am stopping, I il b having a extreme dark skin. So much tensed .what to do doctor? What shall I do to keep my colour and also to discontinue the steroid use? Kindly suggest me something.

Dr. Shaurya RohatgiDermatologist10yrs exp

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Please stop using skin lite cream as it contains strong steroids which will cause serious side effects. Steroid induced pimples, photosensitivity that is sun sensitivity, rosacea that is red face, atrophy that is skin thinning, stretch marks, pigmentation, dryness, severe itching and hair growth on the face etc to name a few side effects. Reports of skin cancer are also there. Please don't use any such steroid containing fairness creams. You will require treatment to slowly put you off this cream by using some substitute as the skin becomes addicted to the steroid. Hence you are facing such a problem. Please send photos through online consult option for proper examination and treatment.  

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