Eukroma Lite
Eukroma Lite Products are primarily used for
Melasma
About Eukroma Lite Products
Uses of Eukroma Lite Products
Hydroquinone is used in the treatment of melasma.
Eukroma Lite Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Eukroma Lite are Erythema (skin redness), Dryness and fissuring of paranasal and infraorbital areas, Stinging sensation.
How Eukroma Lite Products work
Hydroquinone is a skin lightening medication.
Patient Concerns about Eukroma Lite Products
Frequently asked questions about Eukroma Lite Products
Frequently asked questions about Hydroquinone
Q. Is Eukroma Lite Cream safe to use on face?
Eukroma Lite Cream should be used exactly as directed by your doctor. You should apply it away from the eyes, nose, corners of the mouth, or open wounds because these areas are more prone to irritation. If local irritation persists or becomes severe, discontinue Eukroma Lite Cream and consult your doctor. Excessive use of the medication may cause redness, peeling, or discomfort.
Q. Does Eukroma Lite Cream permanently lighten skin?
No, it does not lighten the skin permanently. If melasma occurs on discontinuing Eukroma Lite Cream, talk to your doctor regarding the maintenance treatment of melasma.
Q. What should I avoid when using Eukroma Lite Cream cream?
You should avoid exposure to sunlight, use sunscreen, and wear protective clothing after treatment with Eukroma Lite Cream cream. Even a small amount of sunlight can worsen melasma. Females should avoid the use of birth control methods that contain hormones such as oral birth control pills as these methods can worsen your melasma. Talk to your doctor about other birth control options. Be careful as hot and cold weather may irritate the skin treated with Eukroma Lite Cream.
Q. How should Eukroma Lite Cream be applied?
Eukroma Lite Cream should be applied once a day, before bedtime. The area to be treated should be thoroughly washed with water. Apply a thin layer of Eukroma Lite Cream to the affected skin areas. Include about half an inch of normal skin surrounding the affected area. Gently rub Eukroma Lite Cream evenly into your skin. Do not apply it near the corners of your mouth, nose, eyes, or open wounds.
Q. Can I apply moisturizer over Eukroma Lite Cream?
Eukroma Lite Cream is applied generally at bedtime. You may use moisturizers and cosmetics during the day when you are not using Eukroma Lite Cream.
Q. Is Eukroma Lite Cream bad for the skin?
Eukroma Lite Cream may cause blue-black darkening of the skin. If this occurs, you should immediately stop Eukroma Lite Cream and consult your doctor. In some cases, it may also cause mild to moderate irritation such as skin reddening, peeling, mild burning sensation, dryness, and itching at the site of application. But this is usually tolerable and may disappear with time.