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Topical steroid withdrawal

2017-09-05 06:02:22
I have used triglow cream for acne scars for more than 5 years..and every time I try to stop using it, I get small white bumps and acne on my face..how can I stop using it and what else can I use for pigmentation around mouth and acne scars?
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Regular consultation with a Dermatologist is required to reduce acne marks or scars. The options are creams/ lotions, chemical peels, lasers, dermatosurgery procedure. You have probably done more harm than good by using medications without a doctor's prescription.
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please consult a Dermatologist ASAP.
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All medications must be used under medical supervision.

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