Is Kojivit gel a safe alternative for Melacare cream?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 20-year-old male. I have been using Melacare cream for four months, and I stopped using it for a few days. My face becomes so dull and dark in complexion. Now I am using Kojivit gel. Is Kojivit gel safe? How to use it, and how many days it requires to cure the dull skin and become fairer again? Please advise.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

Melacare cream that you have been using is essentially a triple composition of Mometasone Furoate steroid, Tretinoin, and Hydroquinone. It is not meant for regular use. This cream is a prescription product and should never be used without the advice of a dermatologist. Dermatologist commonly prescribes it for facial hyperpigmentation and melasma. However, it should never be used as a regular fairness cream and in any case, not for more than two to three months. The steroid content of this cream can cause various side effects like acne, photosensitivity, skin thinning, telangiectasia, and facial hair growth (hirsutism), which is especially troublesome in females.

I would suggest that you use a broad-spectrum sunscreen throughout the day. At night you could use Glyco-A (glycolic acid cream) or Kojic (Kojic acid cream) to obtain the desired results of a brighter complexion and even tone. You could also opt for a few peeling sessions from a dermatologist, e.g., yellow peel (Retinol CT peel) glycolic peel, or lactic acid peel.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.