I Have a Bleach Burn on my Face, How Do I Treat it?

Thank you for your question. Bleaching agents are typically used for 3 months at a time and then a break is taken for another 3 months, sometimes longer under supervision of a physician. Typically once the cream is stopped the pigmentation returns to normal. It is advised to use a sunscreen with...

Thank you for your question. Sun avoidance and use of sunscreen with SPF 30 (preferably with zinc oxide) is the best way to prevent further darkening of your complexion. There are topical creams that can help to lighten your skin however you should be seen by a board certified dermatologist to...

Thank you for your question. You can use sunscreen with SPF 30 and zinc oxide  to prevent your lips from becoming darker. You should consult with a board certified dermatologist who may recommended bleaching creams that could help to lighten up the discoloration such as Hydroquinone. ...

Thank you for your question. There are other options to lighten skin tone including lasers, bleaching creams, and chemical peels. You should have a consultation with a board certified dermatologist to discuss which option is best for you. You have to consider though that no matter which...

Thank you for your question. Hydroquinone is a Category C which is not recommended to use while you are pregnant. It depends on how many times you have used the cream and in which areas. Hydroquinone is topical which means there usually is little systemic absorption that could affect your baby....

Skin discoloration in the male or female pubic areas is often a difficult subject to discuss. Our office specializes in dyspigmentation and we have found the Luminase and Exfolase Body Brightening Kit to be exceptional in these cases. Of course, one must distinguish between abnormal pigmentation...