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Hydroquinone for Leg Burn Scar?

My leg was burnt 2 months ago. Can I use hydroquinone now, or shall I wait 6 months and then apply it? A friend of mine told me to wait 6 months but I dont see why I should wait that long.

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Use It Now

May 23rd, 2009
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 The earlier you use the hydroquinone, the more effective it will work. Hydroquinone will interfere with the production of pigment and may prevent the scar area from darkening. 

You might combine it with a weak steroid and a retinoid  to give it a stronger effect.

  Best if luck.

 

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD


Virginia Beach Dermatologist
4.7 out of 5 stars 14 reviews

May 23rd, 2009

Use It Now

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 The earlier you use the hydroquinone, the more effective it will work. Hydroquinone will interfere with the production of pigment and may prevent the scar area from darkening. 

You might combine it with a weak steroid and a retinoid  to give it a stronger effect.

  Best if luck.

 


Virginia Beach Dermatologist

Hydroquinone and non-hydroquinone lightening creams for the skin Melarase

November 15th, 2012
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My preference for lightening creams includes Melarase AM and Melarase PM for pre and post treatment conditioning of the skin.   I would begin treatment immediately.

Best, 

Dr. Karamanoukian

Los Angeles

Web reference: https://kareskin.com/collections/regimens/products/body-brightening-regimen

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
November 15th, 2012

Hydroquinone and non-hydroquinone lightening creams for the skin Melarase

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My preference for lightening creams includes Melarase AM and Melarase PM for pre and post treatment conditioning of the skin.   I would begin treatment immediately.

Best, 

Dr. Karamanoukian

Los Angeles

Learn more: https://kareskin.com/collections/regimens/products/body-brightening-regimen

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
*Treatment results may vary

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