I dermarolled a bit too hard with a 1.5 mm roller. I gave the wound a week to heal (was on break) but then had to use hydroquinone/sunscreen to protect/blend the wound with the rest of my skin (obvious part of my face). I have brown melanin naturally so it stands out more. 3 weeks later the skin is much better healed but still lighter and reddish than the surrounding skin. Can hydroqunine with retinol (Palmer's) inhibit pigment formation permanently or will it return if I gradually use less?
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Thank you for your question and an explanation of your entire regime. There are a number of things wrong with this which is probably why you have what appears to be "tight, dry skin," since hydroquinone alone will not usually give you these symptoms. First, your "mild cleanser" may be wrong....
You can ask your doctor for 4% hydroquinone or combination of with Kojic Acid and Vitamin A to apply nightly for a short period to help with the hyperpigmentation.
Hi thanks for your enquiry,first and foremost get a detailed assessment by a dermatologist to rule out any underlying medical cause ,then depigmenting creams containing hydroquinone can be used but under strict medical supervision.CHEMICAL PEELS can help to even out the pigmentation.Good sun ...
