Small pin-prick sized popped blood vessels on face. 28 year old female. Can 10% hydroquinone or tretinion cause this?

September 28, 2017
Asked By:dnuzzo6188 in Shelton, Connecticut

I am developing small popped blood vessels on my face & they will not stop forming! I recently got the Cosmelan peel which is an intense peel for melasma. The maintenance cream is a whopping 10% hydroquinone and 0.1% tretinion paste! I have been using it for a month+. I read hydroquinone thins the skin, especially this percentage. I am receiving a KTP laser treatment to zap these spots. Doc said it might be hormonal? Should I discontinue the maintenance cream? Is it too harsh, thinning the skin?

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October 4, 2017

Answer: Stop using those strong creams on your face. get Picosure laser for your irregular pigmentation

October 4, 2017

Answer: Stop using those strong creams on your face. get Picosure laser for your irregular pigmentation

October 2, 2017

Answer: Broken vessels and 10%HQ

October 2, 2017

Answer: Broken vessels and 10%HQ

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