I live abroad in Saudi Arabia and recently purchased Pigmanorm cream, which contains hydroquinone, for my melasma and dyspigmentation. After using it for 3 days, the area where I applied it turned really red. I'm quite worried about this reaction, even though I'm also using Eveline sunscreen SPF 50 in the afternoons. Should I stop using the cream, or should I continue? And will the redness on my skin go away on its own? I'm also sharing a picture of my face and the cream I used to help you understand better. Can you guide me on what to do next?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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I've been getting these red rashes on my inner thighs and around the vaginal area, and they're really itchy. It seems like it's spreading to other parts of my body. Could you recommend any medicines or creams that could help with this and let me know how long I should use them for?

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I'm using Morr F 5, and it's been almost a month, but I haven't seen any results. In fact, my hair is falling out even more. Is it okay to use hair oil with Morr F 5? Also, how long does it usually take to see a reduction in hair fall?

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