I am a 22 years old female, I have used steroid though I stopped using it completely with the help of doctors and I have applied tacrolimus ointment to cure steroid side effects, but now I am facing hyperpigmentation, photosensitivity, suggest me some useful medicine to cure pigmentation and photosensitivity.
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You can apply aloe vera juice/gel from its leaf (fresh), not from readymade gels available in market. Remove skin of an aloe Vera leaf. Take /scoop out gel. Apply this gel to your face skin. Wash with plain water after an hour. Stop using soap on face. Instead take a spoon of milk, add a pinch of turmeric (haldi). Mix n apply on face with the help of cotton. Leave for a few minutes then wash off. Apply moisturizer like coconut oil. Simple Honey Mask--Before applying this mask, rinse your face with warm water to open up pores. Then apply honey and leave it on the skin for 30 minutes. Rinse the honey off with warm water; then rinse again with cold water to close the pores. Use some sunblock with SPF (at least 50) every time you go out in sun. Apply it 30 mins before going out Use umbrella when going in sun. Wear full sleeves cloths Drink plenty of fluids. Don?t be stressed. For more details consult online
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Hi lybrate-user! steroid creams per se can cause photosensitivity and withdrawal symptoms if used on face for longer period of time. Tacrolimus is the drug of choice for steroid damaged facies. But some people cannot tolerate tacrolimus. Anyways, if you are suffering from pigmentation and sunsensitivity, stop tacrolimus use a proper suncreen (effect against both uva and uvb radiation) in the morning and kojic cream or hydroquinone free creams at night .use mild soap and moisturizer to prevent dryness .take vit c rich foods, which is a natural antioxidant. Please send your pics via proper channel to get best suggestion further.
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Hello dear steroids are double edged swords which, if used incorrectly, will do great harm than good. For your face, I suggest using bland moisturisers liberally and sunprotection with sunscreens.
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