Acutret turned my skin dark

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Asked for Female, 26 Years

I was having acne and got consultation from a doctor and she prescribed acutret after using this tablet my face turned very dark and on the next consultation she told to continue the tablet and prescribed a steroid cream for one week. Still the darkness came back. Again the doctor give some vitamin c serum. I used but not improvement in my skin. Now my skin turned black and my face is sweating also my weight had increased after using this tablet. Should I continue the treatment or stop it? Is there any solution for this ? I need immediate consultation?

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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu

Dermatologist 13 yrs exp Chennai

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It can be improved with specific medicine....Undergo glutathione therapy.. otherwise few creams also available...for detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos.

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Dr. Siddhi Chavan Dermatologist 14 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Siddhi Chavan

Dermatologist 14 yrs exp Mumbai

Hi .. darkness must be because of dryness of the skin. Moisturize your skin well and apply a sunscreen daily. It should be reversible once Acutret is stopped. Continue it as prescribed by the doctor. It does not increase weight or cause sweating