Can Dermesse Skin Bleaching Cream (4%) Cause Redness and Irritation? Doctor Answers, Tips
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Can Dermesse Skin Bleaching Cream (4%) Cause Redness and Irritation?

I have been using Dermesse for a couple of months now. A couple of nights ago I applied it a little more heavily, perhaps, than I normally do. The next morning I awoke wiht red chin that almost looks like a chemical burn. Any thoughts? I spent about 10 minutes in the sun the day before too, but no other area is burned or affected.

2 Doctor Answers | Asked by OhioWoman in Dayton, OH
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Hydroquinones can cause redness, irritation and allergic reactions

Redness and irritation may just be a sign that you applied more of the product than necessary, however, it can also mean that you developed an allergic reaction to the hydroquinone.  If this is an allergic reaction, you will not be able to use the product any more because the allergy gets stronger with every exposure.  Using a medication to which you have an allergic reaction can actually result in post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.  Talk to your dermatologist about... more
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Dermesse skin bleaching cream and redness/irritation

Products containing hydroquinone certainly can cause redness/irritation/peeling.  Consider applying a thin layer of aquaphor to the affected area for a few days until the irritation resolves. 
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