I've been using this melapik cream that's based on hydroquinone. I put it on my face every night, and it's been making my skin look fairer. I'm just a bit worried, though. Are there any side effects of using this cream daily?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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That could make your skin sensitive,use it under doctors advice.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been using cadiderma cream for a month now and switched to dermiford cream about a week ago. But I still have these red itchy spots and the itching just won't stop. What could be causing this, and is there something else I should be doing?

You have take specific care towards rash regarding hygiene and clothes, visit Dermatologist and get appropriate topical and oral medicines for rash and itching, visit Dermatologist as soon as possible

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I had a leech bite on my toe about a week ago while I was hiking, and now it's still really itchy and the area feels hard. What kind of doctor should I consult about this? Are there any good home remedies I could try in the meantime to help with the itching and hardness?

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