How many percent of Tretinoin and Hydroquinone is safe for facial skin? Are there any harmful side effects for these chemicals? I am thinking about using them for melasma treatment.
Answer: Non hydroquinone skin lightening with Melarase If you are concerned about Hydroquinone, there are non hydroquinone options such as Melarase AM that does not contain HQ. In our office, we recommend Melarase AM and Melarase PM for melasma improvement. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS
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Answer: Non hydroquinone skin lightening with Melarase If you are concerned about Hydroquinone, there are non hydroquinone options such as Melarase AM that does not contain HQ. In our office, we recommend Melarase AM and Melarase PM for melasma improvement. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS
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March 2, 2018
Answer: Hydroquinone and Tretinoin Safety Hydroquinone and tretinoin are both relatively safe products. The main concern with long term use of hydroquinone is in laboratory animals the product promoted tumor development. In humans, this has not been proven. Another concern with hydroquinone is the potential to cause onchronosis which is a darkening of the skin and typically occurs with higher concentration of hydroquinone. Finally, hydroquinone can be drying to the skin and causing untoward textural changes to the skin. For these reasons listed, my office does not recommend the use of hydroquinone for more than 4-6 months consecutively. Tretinoin should not be used in pregnancy as this can potentially cause birth defects. Hydroquinone also is not safe during pregnancy.
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March 2, 2018
Answer: Hydroquinone and Tretinoin Safety Hydroquinone and tretinoin are both relatively safe products. The main concern with long term use of hydroquinone is in laboratory animals the product promoted tumor development. In humans, this has not been proven. Another concern with hydroquinone is the potential to cause onchronosis which is a darkening of the skin and typically occurs with higher concentration of hydroquinone. Finally, hydroquinone can be drying to the skin and causing untoward textural changes to the skin. For these reasons listed, my office does not recommend the use of hydroquinone for more than 4-6 months consecutively. Tretinoin should not be used in pregnancy as this can potentially cause birth defects. Hydroquinone also is not safe during pregnancy.
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Answer: Safety for hydroquinone and retinoid creams Hydroquinone is safe when used properly and with a regimen of triretinoin and effective sunscreen. Kare Skin makes it easy by providing a system that includes all of the above. It is the All-You-Need Skin Brightening Kit. See the link below. Hydroquinone is very commonly used in everyday practice by skin specialists.
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Answer: Safety for hydroquinone and retinoid creams Hydroquinone is safe when used properly and with a regimen of triretinoin and effective sunscreen. Kare Skin makes it easy by providing a system that includes all of the above. It is the All-You-Need Skin Brightening Kit. See the link below. Hydroquinone is very commonly used in everyday practice by skin specialists.
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March 2, 2018
Answer: Tretinoin/ Retinoids and Bleaching Creams with Hydroquinones are safe and effective for Melasma I would definitely recommend that you use Retinoids and Hydroquinones for Melasma as they are safe and effective. Combining these creams with chemical peels is an extremely effectively way to reduce the melasma and have clear skin. Strict sun avoidance is necessary to avoid the recurrence of melasma. Please consult a board certified dermatologist who is an expert in Melasma for the best cosmetic results. Best, Dr. Green
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March 2, 2018
Answer: Tretinoin/ Retinoids and Bleaching Creams with Hydroquinones are safe and effective for Melasma I would definitely recommend that you use Retinoids and Hydroquinones for Melasma as they are safe and effective. Combining these creams with chemical peels is an extremely effectively way to reduce the melasma and have clear skin. Strict sun avoidance is necessary to avoid the recurrence of melasma. Please consult a board certified dermatologist who is an expert in Melasma for the best cosmetic results. Best, Dr. Green
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May 23, 2018
Answer: Both Hydroquinone and Tretinoin are safe. You can do Hydroquinone 4-8% and Tretinoin 0.1%.
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May 23, 2018
Answer: Both Hydroquinone and Tretinoin are safe. You can do Hydroquinone 4-8% and Tretinoin 0.1%.
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