I consulted one doctor as my skin does not have same colour on whole face so he gave me some skin lightning cream after applying it 10-15 days white spot start showing I told him about spot he prescribed canesten -s cream to use but I am using this cream from past 3 month the spot has not gone also my skin has became dry from cheeks side and if feels very itchy also I do not know what to do please help as I am getting married in 5 months.

Dr. Sneha Mariam VargheseDermatologist8yrs exp

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Hello hope you are keeping safe 1) I understand your concern from your brief history, please not that the key ingredients if canesten s creams is steroid. And it is not adviced to use steroidal based creams for a long period of time such as 3 months and kindly be advised to stop the medications. Steroidal creams used over a long period of time can lead to various side effects such as - fine wrinkling / striae - white (hypopigmentation) / dark spots (hyperpigmentation) - thinning of skin tissue - lichenification (thickening if skin) - extreme dryness - rashes - acne breakouts - enlargement of superficial viens (telengectasia) - eczema so kindly please do not use the medication any further. 2) a skin routine is very important to maintain a happy and healthy skin. This should be followed along with - a healthy diet - excercise routine - minimum 8 glasses of water - sunscreen application everyday, even if you staying indoors and also in the winter season. - eating lots of fruits and green leafy veggies - avoid junk, oily food, sugar drinks - protection of face from pollution - washing face regularly - healthy sleep- wake cycle and sleeping for not less than 8 hours - stress management by meditation or relaxation. 3) you can for now apply - medicated moisturizing creams twice daily - sunscreen lotion of spf not less than 50 - - -antioxidant supplements - use non- soap medicated cleansers for facewash twice daily and avoid the use of alcohol content toners. - have antihistamine like cetrizine / atarax tablets to reduce itching. You can also opt from various cosmetic procedures to even out the uneven skin with a few sessions before your big day. 4) kindly be advised to send a photo of the lesion, so that I may be able to grade the severity and give you specific treatment. Hope your query is cleared thank you and take care.  

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Dr. Karuna ChawlaHomeopathy Doctor26yrs exp

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You can apply aloe vera juice/gel from its leaf (fresh), not from ready made gels available in market. Remove skin of an aloe vera leaf. Take /scoop out gel. Apply this gel to your skin. Wash with plain water after an hour. Or keep it overnight. Use some sunblock with spf (at least 50) every time you go out in sun. Apply it 30 mins before going out wear full sleeves shirt.Use umbrella when going in sun. For more details you can consult online.  

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Dr. Narasimhalu C.R.V.(Professor)Dermatologist23yrs exp

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Undergo glutathione therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos. 

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