Possibly to Repair Damage Caused by Skin Bleaching? Doctor Answers, Tips
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Possibly to Repair Damage Caused by Skin Bleaching?

i have used a bleaching agent containing two percent hydroquinone by palmers and i fear that my skin has been excessively damaged.It's not as moist, not glowy or radiant anymore.I have discontinued the use of the product for like a year now and i see where one hand is lighter than the other.Also my skin has darkened alot comparing to how it looked originally.What can i do to repair my skin, especially my hands and face?

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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by africanpride in Pompano Beach, FL
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Hyperpigmentation and skin bleaching

With prolonged exposure to hydroquinone, even the weaker over the counter formulations, there is progressive sooty darkening, inflammation, irritation, thickening and hyperpigmentation of the skin (darkened bluish/gray patches of skin). This condition is called onchronosis and individuals with darker complexions are at higher risk of getting it after prolonged use. It can occur with frequent applications in less than a year. As far as I know this is permanent and not treatable. For this... more
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VAMPIREGORGEOUS 23 Dec 2012
Don't believe what is said about that it can't be fixed.You can stop using such products and instead start using home remedies that will clean and detoxify your skin from these toxins that have penetrated your epidermis by simply using natural home remedies that are strong effective and what's more important kill these unwanted germs in your skin.Use fruit acids that are found in strawberries,lemons,kiwis and other citric fruits.rub your skin every day with them after washing your skin with a cleansing scrub wash gel.Never!!!go out without high spf sun BLOCK and after using the remedy use mild non greasy moisturizer for day and night.
VAMPIREGORGEOUS 23 Dec 2012
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