White patches due to hydroquinone use. How much time will this take to resolve? (Photo)

This type of discoloration is known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and is something we can treat in our office. Most patients will benefit from topical therapy which includes Melapads, Melarase PM, and a retinoid. That is the strategy we use in our office with products. At the office, we...

We have seen an influx of online ads that are promoting high dose prescription Hydroquinone delivered to your home. I would suggest not getting these formulas for longterm use as most derms will agree that hydroquinone holidays and breaks are a good option. I personally would alternate between...

I would suggest a topical skin regimen that includes Melapads, Melarase AM and Melarase PM followed by topical skin brightening peels to help reduce the sebum, large pores, and mild pigmentation. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...

Glutathione and hydroquinone are both substances used in skin lightening products. Glutathione is an antioxidant that's naturally produced by the body, while hydroquinone is a synthetic compound. Glutathione is often used in oral or injectable form to achieve a systemic lightening effect, while...