I'm an Asian girl who has dark facial pigmentation as a result of using jolen (bleaching cream). I believe I used too much bleaching powder and this caused this skin to burn. It has healed but with dark pigmented skin. It has not faded with time (I did this about 4 years ago). I have tried a course of laser genesis, hydroquinine and cosmelan but nothing has improved it I would like some advice on whether there are any lasers I could try eg Fraxel or would this be a waste of money?
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December 13, 2015
Answer: Using Melarase AM and Melarase PM for pigmentation
From your photo, it looks like the darkening of the lip corners is due to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation from eczema or irritation. People with braces, for example, can get such darkening from irritation of saliva. This can also happen if products used for dental hygiene have...
Dark feet can be quite embarrassing. In our office, we advise patients to use Melarase creams + Melapads to correct pigmentation on the feet and toes. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Hydroquinone will not help lighten moles. Moles are made of cells called melanocytes that have a chemical in them call melanin. Hydroquinone is not helpful for that. Laser, regardless of the price, will usually not work for moles since they may extend deeper than the laser light will penetrate...
