I'm really worried because I used Melacare cream about three years ago, and now my skin seems to have gotten darker. I've attached a photo for reference. Can you suggest any remedies or treatments that might help with this?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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I'm concerned about how dark my skin is and I'm curious about any pills that can help reduce melanin. Are there whitening pills that could help make my skin lighter?

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I'm dealing with a melasma issue and I've already tried comical peel, but it's still not improving. I've also applied Flucort and Glaha, and I'm using Suncoat. What else can I do to get rid of it? Do you have any other suggestions?

Mellasma is very stubborn and take stime to heal ,visit Dermatologist for appropriate management

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I've been using this skin lightening cream for about 5 years, but I recently stopped. Now I'm having side effects like itching and irritation, plus my skin color has gotten darker. I'm really worried about this. Can you help me figure out what I should do?

Long-term use of skin-lightening creams like Skin Lite can cause skin damage and rebound darkening. Stop using the cream completely and avoid sun exposure by using sunscreen (SPF 30+). Keep your skin moisturized with gentle, fragrance-free creams. Consult a dermatologist for proper treatment, such as medications or therapies to repair and even out your skin.

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