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Asked for female, 30 years old from Delhi
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Hi lybrate-user, First of all you don't have to apply Retino in the morning it has to be applied in the night. Once you wash your face afte r20-25 min apply Retino A in very small quantity.
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Homeopath•Hyderabad
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Apple cider vinegar contains acetic acid, which research shows may lighten pigmentation. To use this remedy: Combine equal parts apple cider vinegar and water in a container. Apply to your dark patches and leave on two to three minutes.
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MBBS, Diploma in Venerology & Dermatolog...read more

Dermatologist•Thane
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If the brand name of the cream is Kojic then you can use it safely for 4-5 months. If your cream contains kojic then we need to see the other ingredients of the cream to further comment if you can use it for a longer time or not.
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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Bangalore
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Hello, Both the doctors are right Deriva cms reduces sebum production and decreases occurrence of new acne. And kojic acid helps with pigmentation. For people with severe acne oral retinoids helps control sebum production and pimples. You may need actibiotics to control active acne like oral doxycycline and local clindamycin creams. Once the acne is under control then you can start treatment for pimple marks which may be pigmentation or scars. There are various treatments for acne scars which in...more
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Dermatologist•Moga
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Hello Sanju,Kojic acid cream is safe to lactating mother,but u should also use Sunclip gel sunscreen in the morning n also apply Clindac A gel at night if pimples r there,for scars u need to have oral medicine also which may effect the baby,so after u stop baby feeding u can start treatment for scars , wash your face with Saslic face wash twice a day n take fruits and vegetables and avoid junk n sugary foods and drinks
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General Physician•Nashik
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Mix 1 spoon of milk powder, 1 spoon of lemon juice and 1 spoon of almond oil. Apply this concoction on your skin; leave it on for 15 minutes before washing off. This is an effective skin lightening mask. This home remedy gives excellent results in getting fair skin at home.
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General Physician•Mumbai
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Kojic acid cream is used to remove the dead cells of the skin and hence the exposed skin is more sensitive and can lead to rashes and also the skin will turn dry after using the soap leading to itching and for a healthy skin Few diet tips - Not to eat fried food items and Can eat All green vegetables, moong , chana , Dal , rice etc And to apply ghee over chappati and don't apply oil over chappati And to drink milk mixed with turmeric powder twice a day And If possible eat eggs on alter...more
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