Can hydroquinone be given to infants?

Although we know hydroquinone can be a safe and effective treatment for adults, its safety has not been established in infants or children. Moreover, hydroquinone is only effective for certain kinds of pigment, and will not treat all dark spots. Babies can develop dark spots on their skin for a variety of reasons. While most of these spots are completely benign, in some rare cases, they can be a sign of other, more serious systemic conditions that can require monitoring and treatment.If you haven't already done so, I would recommend that you get a second opinion from a board-certified pediatric dermatologist, to determine what exactly is causing your baby's dark spots, and what treatment (if any) would be best. The Society for Pediatric Dermatology's website is a great resource for finding your nearest pediatric dermatologist.