I've been using Betnovate C cream every day for a month and noticed my skin's getting darker. I've stopped using it now, but I'm really worried. Can you tell me what I should do to get my skin tone back to normal?

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been dealing with a lot of hair fall ever since I recovered from chickenpox about two months ago. It's winter here in India, and I'm also struggling with dandruff. I've noticed that the hair I lose often has a white bulb at the end. What can I do to help stop the hair fall and fix these issues?

Hair fall can be due to various reasons.Hormonal,genetics ,stress,scalp conditions etc.if your hair fall is excessive consult a dermatologist or a trichologist to get more tailored treatments for your needs.

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I've been using Betnovate cream on my face for about a year, but then I found out it has steroids, so I stopped. Now my face seems way darker compared to the rest of my body. What can I do to fix this, and should I see a specific type of specialist? I'm really worried about how my skin looks.

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I've been using ibglow cream because it was recommended to me, but after a few days, I noticed redness on my right cheek. There's also dryness, itching, and inflammation. I stopped using the cream, but I'm really worried about these symptoms. What can I do to treat this reaction and get things back to normal?

That could be due to allergy,stop using it and visit dermatologist for apropriate management

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