Demelan (Glycol Acid/ Arbutin 5%) glycolic is an advanced cell renewal action to increase cell turn-over. It helps diminish the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines and other aging sign. Further it is prescribed when patients have:

• Melasma (Dark skin discoloration)
• Post inflammatory hyperpigmention
• Hypermelanotic conditions

Dosage & Administration Information:

Apply the cream on the affected areas as advised by your doctor and/ or physician.
Bear in mind that the administration of the cream at night is required due to higher effectiveness.

How does Demelan work:

Glycolic acid works like an exfoliant. Through removal of dead skin cells that have been aggregated on the skins surface area. The composition of these dead cells emphasizes fine lines and pores or other skin impairments. Glycolic acid is able to diminish this appearance of your skin and thus produces a healthier and smoother skin texture.
In addition the use of Glycolic acid is known to be able to benefit the successful treatment of the following conditions:

• Acne
• Scars
• Stretch marks
• Dry skin
• Barbers rash
• Oily skin
• Open Pores
• Blackheads
• Milia (Milk spots)
• Sun damaged skin
• Blotchy pigmentation

Side Effects:

Generally Demelan cream is quite well tolerated. Nonetheless a few patients reported the following adverse reactions. In the rare case you should observe any of the mentioned undesired effects, do consult a doctor, since some of these side effects need medical assistance.

• Erythema (Redness of skin)
• Pigmentary Changes
• Burning
• Irritant contact dermatitis
• Skin Peeling

Precautions:

Avoid contact of the cream in or near your eyes and/ or mouth. In case a skin irritation should occur, immediately do wash the area with plain water and discuss with your physician or doctor. Further do not use the cream over mucous membrane or abraded epithelium.
In addition it is important to keep out from direct sunlight. If achievable the wearing of protective items such as heads, protective clothes and sunglasses is advised. Further it is recommended to use a sunblocker (SPF 15) and to reduce sun exposure during the period of treatment with Demelan and for one week afterwards.
Note that Demelan Cream is not meant for local application. In addition it is important to mentioned that the cream does not have any interactions when applymedication applied simultaneously

Further Advice:

Since Demelan cream has not been tested and studied on children and elderly people, the administration is not advised.

Further Information:

Store the product at a temperature below 25C. Do not to freeze it. After use keep the screw cap slightly tightly closed.

Further Advise:

In case you are pregnant or breastfeeding the application of Demelan is not suggested. Further the use of its cream is not recommended for adolescents under the age of 17. Keep in mind that an undergoing of any kind of beauty treatment such as a laser therapy, glycolic acid therapy treatment or microdermabrasion is not advised during the application of demelan.