IThis product has Hydroquinone USP 7% along with Tretinoin USP 0.05%. I wanted another dermatologists opinion on the strength of this product. I I am really counting on this product to help with my Hyperpigmentation Problem due to pregnancy. I have been using this product for a week My face is slightly peeling in different areas on my face and the product is causing redness. Do you think the strength of this product is okay and maybe ease up and only use it every other day? Thanks
Answer: Treatment for melasma Dark pigmentation on the skin can be due to melasma, age spots, and sun damage. Melasma is a specific hormonally-influenced skin condition in which pigmentation is deposited by overactive pigment cells in your skin.
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Answer: HQRA for Melasma The concentrations given by your dermatologists are safe to use for cases of melasma as it is one of the most difficult conditions to treat .However if your are having an uncomfortable experience i suggest you can decrease the quantity of the products being used . For example start with the pea sized about of retino A and use a base brightening cream containing arbutin/ kojic to mix the HQ with.This combination shoukd be used at night only .use a moisturiser/Aquaphor in the morning to combat the redness and dryness and reapply a braod spectrum sunscreen every 3 hours .you can increase the amount of retino and HQ being used once your skin gets adapted to products Hope this helps
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Answer: HQRA for Melasma The concentrations given by your dermatologists are safe to use for cases of melasma as it is one of the most difficult conditions to treat .However if your are having an uncomfortable experience i suggest you can decrease the quantity of the products being used . For example start with the pea sized about of retino A and use a base brightening cream containing arbutin/ kojic to mix the HQ with.This combination shoukd be used at night only .use a moisturiser/Aquaphor in the morning to combat the redness and dryness and reapply a braod spectrum sunscreen every 3 hours .you can increase the amount of retino and HQ being used once your skin gets adapted to products Hope this helps
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October 25, 2018
Answer: Use of products for melasma Thanks for your question. Melasma can be due to hormones, so one thing to consider is whether or not you are using a hormonal birth control. Sometimes birth control pills can make the melasma worse, so discuss that with your gynecologist. Sun protection is also vitally important to prevent the melasma from worsening, so a zinc-containing sunscreen such as the Elta MD products are great ones to try. Retin-a (tretinoin) and hydroquinone are both useful ingredients to help combat the pigment issue, but you are right, some people get dry and peeling skin with the retin-a. Backing off with the frequency of use will be fine, and use a good moisturizer like Avene Tolerance Cream or Emulsion.
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October 25, 2018
Answer: Use of products for melasma Thanks for your question. Melasma can be due to hormones, so one thing to consider is whether or not you are using a hormonal birth control. Sometimes birth control pills can make the melasma worse, so discuss that with your gynecologist. Sun protection is also vitally important to prevent the melasma from worsening, so a zinc-containing sunscreen such as the Elta MD products are great ones to try. Retin-a (tretinoin) and hydroquinone are both useful ingredients to help combat the pigment issue, but you are right, some people get dry and peeling skin with the retin-a. Backing off with the frequency of use will be fine, and use a good moisturizer like Avene Tolerance Cream or Emulsion.
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August 11, 2017
Answer: Dilute 7% HQ with the Opti-Ceramide cream (Elevase) If the 7% concentration is too strong, dilute with an Opti-Ceramide cream (1:1) and use it at approximately 3.5% to 4% strength.Melasma needs long term commitment with skin care and avoidance of skin factors such as sun exposure (Spectrase Sun Block) which has wide UV spectrum and SPF 30+ protection.
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August 11, 2017
Answer: Dilute 7% HQ with the Opti-Ceramide cream (Elevase) If the 7% concentration is too strong, dilute with an Opti-Ceramide cream (1:1) and use it at approximately 3.5% to 4% strength.Melasma needs long term commitment with skin care and avoidance of skin factors such as sun exposure (Spectrase Sun Block) which has wide UV spectrum and SPF 30+ protection.
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June 17, 2016
Answer: Brilliant starting point for melasma. Great! That is the starting point for most of my melasma patents. If peeling, use less, use less often!Melasma can not be completely
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June 17, 2016
Answer: Brilliant starting point for melasma. Great! That is the starting point for most of my melasma patents. If peeling, use less, use less often!Melasma can not be completely
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