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Asked for female, 36 years old from Pune
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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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Asked for female, 25 years old from Rourkela
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Asked for female, 24 years old from Hyderabad
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Skinlite cream is a strong and effective pigmentation reducer cream. Since it contains hydroquinone, steroid and tretinoin, it is important that you don't use it without a dermatologist's prescription. The cream works by restricting melanin production, limiting melanin transfer, and speeding skin cell turnover. The cream works quite well when used for a short time, but you may end up getting thin dry skin with acne, irritation, and visible thread veins if you keep using it for extended time. It ...more
Asked for female, 24 years old from Bangalore
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Hi,
Hhlite Cream is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)
â¢Hydroquinone (2%)
â¢Mometasone (0.1%)
â¢Tretinoin (0.025%)
Mometasone furoate is a topical steroid. It is not recommended to use this on skin for long period of time without medical advice and indication. Your skin may feel better initially with its use but, it can lead to undesirable effects like flaring up of acne/other infection, unusual pigmentation and dependence.
It is also not recommended...more
Hhlite Cream is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)
â¢Hydroquinone (2%)
â¢Mometasone (0.1%)
â¢Tretinoin (0.025%)
Mometasone furoate is a topical steroid. It is not recommended to use this on skin for long period of time without medical advice and indication. Your skin may feel better initially with its use but, it can lead to undesirable effects like flaring up of acne/other infection, unusual pigmentation and dependence.
It is also not recommended...more
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Asked for female, 28 years old from Howrah
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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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Asked for male, 26 years old from Jammu
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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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