- female
- 25 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've been using Lobate GM cream for a while because it really gave me the fair skin I wanted, so I kept using it for over a year. But I got kind of dependent on it, needing to use it daily. When I stopped, my skin got red and rough. A doctor helped me fix it in a couple of months, but now my skin has gotten too dark and lost its glow. I'm wondering if it's okay to start using Lobate GM cream again to get my skin back to being fair?
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Yes, Continue same medications.
Dr. Chandra Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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