Treatment Period of Hydroquinone for Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation?

Acne discolorations are traumatizing to so many dark complexed patients and the use of hydroquinone creams are very slow to improve the condition. If you get a few salicylic acid peels this really helps to kick start the lightening process and you can use the HQ up to the time of the peel and start it again 1 week later. Be sure to use sunscreen also.

Nurse2285, Hydroquinone should be used for several months to adequately treat hyperpigmentation & dark areas of the skin. Treatment duration largely depends on your response. You should also be avoiding the sun & using appropriate sunscreen to help minimize skin darkening. Depending on the cause of hyperpigmentation, sometimes the dark areas return once patients discontinue hydroquinone. These unfortunate patients need hydroquinone for longer periods of time. Salicylic acid peels... more