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Hi lybrate-user. I strongly advise you to immediately stop using that cream and consult a Dermatologist. The redness on your face is a side effect of using that fairness cream for so many months. Ideally it is prescribed for hyper pigmentary conditions of the skin and to be used for only 3 weeks. Since you have used for 9 months, you are experiencing redness of face. Later you will develop more serious complicaations like pigmentation, atrophy, increased hair growth on face etc. Therefor stop it...more
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Using too much kenalog-40 is not likely to cause serious problems. However, long term use of high doses can lead to thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex
let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
Using too much kenalog-40 is not likely to cause serious problems. However, long term use of high doses can lead to thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex
let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.
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MBBS, MD - Dermatology , Venereology & L...read more
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Hello, lidocaine is classified as a category B drug, so safe to be used in pregnancy and lactation. In your case, it is just a topical use (cream), so the absorption into the body systemically and its secretion in breast milk is very less and would not pose any such risk for the infant during breast feeding.
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Hi lybrate-user,
Azelaic acid is used for treatment for acne. But as your acne has flared up, you may be allergic to the product or may not be using it in right manner.
Acne requires a proper medical treatment and post acne care for dark spots/scars which are commonly associated with acne. Apart from medical treatment which includes medications for local application and oral medications if required, for long term benefits advanced treatments available. These are, Chemical peels, RF thera...more
Azelaic acid is used for treatment for acne. But as your acne has flared up, you may be allergic to the product or may not be using it in right manner.
Acne requires a proper medical treatment and post acne care for dark spots/scars which are commonly associated with acne. Apart from medical treatment which includes medications for local application and oral medications if required, for long term benefits advanced treatments available. These are, Chemical peels, RF thera...more
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Hello dear lybrate-user, hi
Warm welcome to Lybrate.com
I have evaluated your query for your wife thoroughly.* Primary guidelines for better outcome Drink plenty of liquids. Prefer soft, light diet with more of green leafy veg, whole grains, cereals,pulses, legumes,organic fresh fruits. Avoid all types of oily, spicy,non veg, hot beverages, junk foods, dairy fat. Tab. Ibuprofen (400) mg after meals for control of pain, burning if no history of
drug sensitivity. Sitz bath (sitting in ...more
Warm welcome to Lybrate.com
I have evaluated your query for your wife thoroughly.* Primary guidelines for better outcome Drink plenty of liquids. Prefer soft, light diet with more of green leafy veg, whole grains, cereals,pulses, legumes,organic fresh fruits. Avoid all types of oily, spicy,non veg, hot beverages, junk foods, dairy fat. Tab. Ibuprofen (400) mg after meals for control of pain, burning if no history of
drug sensitivity. Sitz bath (sitting in ...more
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If he has suggested you medication than he is the best person to guide you for his prescription and tips- I will suggest you to wash your hair daily with sunsilk shampoo and apply parachute hair oil daily and I will suggest you to apply aloevera gel twice a day for six months over the face lesion and follow up on completion
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