Skin darkening, pigmentation. Using melacare cream, stopped usage. Alternative fairness treatment?
Patient: im XXXXXX im using melacare since 3 yrs. if i stop using it my skin tone is going dark before using i was fair but after using it i became more fair but if i stop im loosing my natural clr also im becoming so dark please do advise me any cream or help me out of this.i dont want addict to this cream... please help cant take this cream Doctor: dear homan1977 please stop using cream like this or with similar composition for such a long duration else you might suffer from a condition called topical steroid dependant facies continous use of topical steroid for long period will cause the skin to thin, with dryness, itching, pimples like lesions, excess hair growth , sensitivity to sun -- the list goes on  we can help you get rid of the addicton but first please let me know - when was the last time you used this cream??  regards dr amit