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Asked for female, 28 years old from Faridabad
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Typically, the skin darkens when exposed to sunlight because it produces a substance, called melanin, to protect itself from the harmful solar radiation. Melanin is the pigment that gives color to our hair, eyes, and skin. And the more melanin your skin makes, the darker your skin becomes. Its also great to use sunscreen every time you go outside.
As far as lightening products, you can try creams and soaps that contain kojic acid, glutathione, aplha-arbutin, licorice extract, mulberry extrac...more
As far as lightening products, you can try creams and soaps that contain kojic acid, glutathione, aplha-arbutin, licorice extract, mulberry extrac...more
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Hi Lybrate-User, Melacare cream has steroid and hydroquinone which cause multiple side effects on skin on prolonged use. Recovery will take few weeks, for that foremost thing is use a good broad spectrum sunscreen according to your skin and use it 15 to 20 mins before sun exposure and repeat its application every 3 hours if you are out. Use a mild cleanser like cetaphil for face wash avoid fragrance or acids containing face wash. At night time use a good oil free moisturiser and use in morning a...more
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Hii, hydroquinone and tretinoin based combination creams are to be used only under supervision when advised by a dermatologist. Otherwise it may cause pigmentation k/a exogenous oochronosis by hydroquinone and dryness (tretinoin). For radiance and shine, you can start with facewash based on your skin type, moisturiser, sunscreens and serums. Please consult a dermatologist so that you get a customised regime according to your skin type.
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Yes its a side effect--application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
you can apply aloe vera juice/gel from its leaf (fresh), not from readymade gels available in market. Remove skin of an aloe vera leaf. Take /scoop out gel. Apply this gel to your face skin. Wash with plain water after an hour. Stop using soap on face. Instead take a spoon of milk, add a pinch of turmeric (haldi). Mix n apply on face with the help of cotton. Leave for a few minutes then wash off. App...more
you can apply aloe vera juice/gel from its leaf (fresh), not from readymade gels available in market. Remove skin of an aloe vera leaf. Take /scoop out gel. Apply this gel to your face skin. Wash with plain water after an hour. Stop using soap on face. Instead take a spoon of milk, add a pinch of turmeric (haldi). Mix n apply on face with the help of cotton. Leave for a few minutes then wash off. App...more
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Hello, There are various treatment for pigmentation. From creams containing hydroquinone to milder ones of Kojic acid, niacinamide, arbutin. There is options of glutathione injections to oral tablets with vitamin C, also laser toning also gives good results. Laser toning using Q switch Nd Yag laser is an option but results variable. You may need 6-8 sessions at 3 weeks gap. Consult a dermatologist.
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Asked for male, 27 years old from Vijayawada
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Melalite cream xl has a potent steroid mometasone. Seroids can make your complexion fair, but overuse causes permanent damage to skin.
Never use any cream which has a steroid without a dermatologist prescription. Long term use of hydroquinone can cause exogenous ochronosis. You need to consult a skin specialist for Specialist care.
Never use any cream which has a steroid without a dermatologist prescription. Long term use of hydroquinone can cause exogenous ochronosis. You need to consult a skin specialist for Specialist care.
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