Hi dr,I am 66years old. I ve always had a very clear skin with no pimples . Recently underwent a colon surgery in2012 May. recently I ve developed pigmentation on my face. My cheeks upper lip and chin has turned black. I met a dermatologist . He gave a sunban cream to be applied thrice a day and a night cream melalite. after applying for a month pigmentation has reduced. He changed the night cream and suggested that i should use melrio , which is not available. right track? please help.what should I do? a Am I on the
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor Usually these lightening creams are prescribed in a condition called plasma. Melrio is a combination of steroid, HY Chat Doctor.  This has to be applied under supervision of dermatologist and is not for long term use. Alternatives are lumbago cream, or Trig low cream follow doctors advice, and you are on right track if you are having plasma. Continue sunscreen. Hope this helped take care