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Hyperpigmented Area Red After Hydroquinone Application

I was burnt around the mouth area about half a year ago. I was given a hydroquinone cream by my aesthetician. She said it might help with the...

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How to Treat Hyperpimentation from Sunburn?

I am a 25-year-old male and have a hyperpigmentation question. About a year ago, I ended up lying down in the sun and placed a towel over my head that...

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Hydroquinone Worsened Hyperpigmentation Above Upper Lip

I had microdermabrasion done last year & less than 8 hours later I bleached my upper lip with hair cream bleach for sensitive skin. Two months...

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Ultraquin (4% Hydroquinone Cream USP) or Tretinoin 0.025% Effective for Hyperpigmentation?

Which cream is more effective and faster in treating hyperpigmentation of the skin: Ultraquin (4% Hydroquinone Cream USP) or Stieva-A(Tretinoin 0...

How to Safely Eliminate Hyperpigmentation Between Inner Thigh & Vaginal Area for Bikini

I am an African American women in excellent health and shape Can anyone recommend safe products or treatments to lighten or quickly eliminate...

Discontinue Hydroquinone Use if Redness Occurs?

Use 4% hydroquinone on post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, caused by acne, has caused redness significantly more noticeable than the original marks....

Can I Use Hydroquinone Cream During the Day For My Dark Spots? (photo)

I am going to start using over-the-counter Nadinola 3% hydroquinone cream for my dark spots. Being that I currently use a 0.05% tretinoin cream at...

To Treat Hyperpigmentation, Do I Apply Hydroquinone and Tretinoin to the Entire Face or Specific Parts?

I have PIH and hyperpigmentation from acne. My doctor prescribed .05% Tretinoin cream and 4% Hydroquinone. Do I mix both creams and apply it only to...

How to Treat Underarm Darkness in Asian Skin Type

I have tried hydroquinone + retinoic cream combinations on& off. They do seem to lighten the area, but after some time i feel it rebounds to...

How Long Can I Use 3% Hydroquinone for Pigmentation After Chemical Peel?

How long can i use 3% hydroquinone for pigmentation of after chemical peeling? I want to use my own cosmetic. what component should i avoid when i mix...

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