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Where Can I Buy Hydroquinone Creams?
asked 1 year ago by Antipolo in Antipolo
Latest answer by Jason R. Hess, MD
Question viewed 2,203 times
Tags: hydroquinone, purchase
Im from the Philippines and I want to know where can I buy that cream. I read it from the other reviews that this can lighten scars like mine having brownish scar.
3 answers to Where Can I Buy Hydroquinone Creams?
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Hydroquinone availability
You can actually by hydroquinone over the counter without a prescription at CVS, Walgreens, etc., but only the 2% strength is available. Prescription strength starts at 4%. Some doctors find a combination of medications to be more effective at lightening skin. Hydroquinone can be combined with kojic acid, tretinoin, and hydrocortisone to improve lightening efficacy. This is created at a compounding pharmacy where potency and ingredients can be varied as directed...
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Jason R. Hess, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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All Pharmacies
Prescription hydroquinone 4% is legally prescribed in the United States. Of the products containing this ingredient, probably Tri-Luma is the best. However, there are production problems and it may be difficult to find. Lustra AF and Aclero are also good and more readily available. However, there is some safety concern about Hydroquinone and it is not available in many European countries. I do not know about the Philippines.
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Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
Virginia Beach Dermatologist
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Hydroquinone 4 % is prescription
The effective percentage for bleaching cream is 4 % (or higher) and that is prescription. It requires a doctor's visit and then can be purchased at most pharmacies.
