Pregnancy interaction

• Hydroquinone: Up to 40% of the body can absorb it, which could be dangerous for the baby.
• Tretinoin: Topical retinoids should not be used during pregnancy since they can cause problems with the fetus.
• Mometasone: When used on the face, topical steroids are absorbed more quickly, which could be bad for the fetus if taken too much.
• You should only use it if a dermatologist tells you to and watches you use it.

FAQs for Medicine?

Q1. Is it okay to use this cream every day?
Yes, but only at night and exactly as directed. Taking too much can make side effects worse.

Q2. Is it okay to put it on my whole face?

No. Only use on pigmented spots, not on normal skin.

3. How long should you use this cream?
Usually 4 to 8 weeks. Long-term use is dangerous because of the hazards of steroids and hydroquinone.

Q4. Can it make regular skin lighter?
Yes, and that's not safe. It could induce uneven whitening or ochronosis.

Q5. Is it okay to walk outside in the sun after applying?
No. Only use at night. Put on a lot of sunblock during the day.

Q6. Is it safe for acne?
No. This ointment won't help with acne.

Q7. Will the pigmentation come back when you stop?
Yes, if you don't shield it from the sun or use it wrong.
 

Expert advice
 

Only use after bedtime.

Every day, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 to 50.

Don't use it all the time; it could hurt your skin permanently.

While using this cream, don't get a wax, laser, or chemical peel.

Do not use on skin that is damaged, inflamed, or highly sensitive.

Stop using it if you notice extreme redness, irritation, or darkening.

Do not use when pregnant or nursing.
 

Side Effects

• Redness
• Fire
• Stinging
• Taking off
• Dryness
• Not too much
• Skin thinning (because of steroids)
• More sensitive
• Very serious
• Exogenous Ochronosis (skin discolouration that turns bluish-black by using hydroquinone for a long time)
• Very bad irritation
• Redness that doesn't go away
• Marks on your skin
• Acne-like breakouts
• Telangiectasia (blood vessels that are easy to see)
• Stop using it right away if you have a bad reaction.

How It Works

Hydroquinone (a depigmenting agent)

• It stops the enzyme tyrosinase, which lowers the amount of melanin made.
• Reduces dark patches, melasma, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).
• Retinoid Tretinoin
• Increases the rate at which skin cells die, which makes hydroquinone work better.

• Helps pigmentation fade faster.
• Corticosteroid Mometasone Furoate
• Lessens the irritation that tretinoin and hydroquinone cause.
• Reduces redness and swelling.

Medicine interaction
 

• Other retinoids, such as adapalene and isotretinoin
• Benzoyl peroxide (makes skin feel bad)
• Strong exfoliants such AHAs, BHAs, and vitamin C
• Other creams with steroids
• Things that have alcohol, scent, or strong irritants
• Always tell your doctor about any treatment you are currently getting.

How to use

• Wash your face and then pat it dry.
• Put a pea-sized amount solely on the regions that are pigmented.
• Use it once a night.
• Stay away from the corners of your nose, mouth, and eyes.
• Put on a lot of sunscreen and cleanse your face in the morning.
• Do not use it for longer than the suggested time, which is usually 4 to 8 weeks.
• Do not use bandages that block the region over it.

Uses/indications

• Melasma
• Chloasma
• Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH)
• Dark patches from acne
• Freckles (not as often)
• Pigmentation caused by the sun