I am attempting to use hydroquinone as preparatory treatment for non-ablative laser resurfacing. After 3 tries with very small amounts (1/2 a pump) 2-3 days between applications I am convinced that the product is giving me allergic contact dermatitis. My face is so red & swollen that I am icing it down. My skin tolerates 0.05% Tretinon daily very well. Is the non-ablative laser still an option for me if my skin cannot tolerate the hydroquinone cream?
Answer: Using Hydroquinine before Laser Thank you for your inquiry regarding laser. It is ideal if you can use a combination of Retin A and Hydroquinone to prep the skin before any type of laser. However, if your skin is reacting to the Hydroquinone which is a bleaching type product to reduce brown spots ,I recommend to stop it and continue using just the Retin A. I would still plan on doin the non-ablative laser.Good luck
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Answer: Using Hydroquinine before Laser Thank you for your inquiry regarding laser. It is ideal if you can use a combination of Retin A and Hydroquinone to prep the skin before any type of laser. However, if your skin is reacting to the Hydroquinone which is a bleaching type product to reduce brown spots ,I recommend to stop it and continue using just the Retin A. I would still plan on doin the non-ablative laser.Good luck
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October 13, 2017
Answer: Hydroquinone before laser resurfacing Thank you for your question. You do not have to use hydroquinone before a laser procedure to get good results. However it really depends on your skin type. If you are more darkly pigmented, have Asian skin or have melasma, your surgeon may certainly want you on a skin lightener to suppress the melanocytes from activating and causing hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin). Please address your concern with your doctor and see if Lytera or another product may work. It really will depend on your skin type.
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October 13, 2017
Answer: Hydroquinone before laser resurfacing Thank you for your question. You do not have to use hydroquinone before a laser procedure to get good results. However it really depends on your skin type. If you are more darkly pigmented, have Asian skin or have melasma, your surgeon may certainly want you on a skin lightener to suppress the melanocytes from activating and causing hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin). Please address your concern with your doctor and see if Lytera or another product may work. It really will depend on your skin type.
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October 5, 2017
Answer: Prepping the skin for non-ablative lasers--PDT therapy, ProYellow, Excel V, Vbeam, microneedling/prp I recommend following up with your Doctor performing your treatment about their recommendations to prep for your treatment. PDT therapy and lasers (ProYellow, Excel V, VBeam) can improve any redness and inflammation you're experiencing now. I also recommend adding microneedling/prp along with lasers to get the best outcomes. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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October 5, 2017
Answer: Prepping the skin for non-ablative lasers--PDT therapy, ProYellow, Excel V, Vbeam, microneedling/prp I recommend following up with your Doctor performing your treatment about their recommendations to prep for your treatment. PDT therapy and lasers (ProYellow, Excel V, VBeam) can improve any redness and inflammation you're experiencing now. I also recommend adding microneedling/prp along with lasers to get the best outcomes. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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October 16, 2017
Answer: Hydrquinone not typically required before or after laser skin treatment It certainly does sound as if you are having a reaction to the hydroquinone and I would recommend that you stop it. In my experience about 5-10% of patients don't tolerate hydroquinone. If your physician feels strongly about pretreating then the are other hydroquinone-free alternatives such as Skin Medica's Lytera. The only patients that I recommend pretreating with hydroquinone or Lytera are darker skin types or patients with significant melasma. In short, a non-ablative laser treatment is still an option for you but you need to consult with your physician to come up with a agreed upon pre and post treatment skin care regimen that will give the best result. Good luck.
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October 16, 2017
Answer: Hydrquinone not typically required before or after laser skin treatment It certainly does sound as if you are having a reaction to the hydroquinone and I would recommend that you stop it. In my experience about 5-10% of patients don't tolerate hydroquinone. If your physician feels strongly about pretreating then the are other hydroquinone-free alternatives such as Skin Medica's Lytera. The only patients that I recommend pretreating with hydroquinone or Lytera are darker skin types or patients with significant melasma. In short, a non-ablative laser treatment is still an option for you but you need to consult with your physician to come up with a agreed upon pre and post treatment skin care regimen that will give the best result. Good luck.
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October 11, 2017
Answer: Reaction to hydroquinone You should stop using the hydroquinone. There are other skin lightening products such as Lytera that you might be able to tolerate. When you have a laser resurfacing, you want to protect your investment so using some retinol or skin lightening product afterwards is to your advantage.
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October 11, 2017
Answer: Reaction to hydroquinone You should stop using the hydroquinone. There are other skin lightening products such as Lytera that you might be able to tolerate. When you have a laser resurfacing, you want to protect your investment so using some retinol or skin lightening product afterwards is to your advantage.
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