When all the ink is gone what whitening agent can be used for post inflammatory hyperpigmentation?

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On a large tattoo that is almost ink free but still has that ghosting effect - what cream/agent can you use and how ? Anything that you can find at the pharmacy for a decent price ? I don't really want to have to go trough laer for PIH .. I believe with lots of time and agent itll be fine. What donyou suggest ? Thank you kindly

Jennifer Mundt, NMD · Answer

Hello and thank you so much for your question! The strongest lightening agent is called hydroquinone. At a strength that is useful it should be prescribed by your doctor. Usually a 4% cream is sufficient and requires a prescription. However, hydroquinone is a very serious ingredient as you should have a very healthy liver, should be on birth control and take breaks every two months when you are on it. Getting pregnant while using this may be extremely harmful to the fetus. Other less serious, but helpful lightening agents might include kojic acid, azuleic acid or glycolic acid. The company Glytone has an excellent Skin Lightening Cream (4% hydroquinone - requires a doctor to ok you buying it) and one called Enhanced Brightening Cream (with non-hydroquinone agents). I always see lightening of PIH work better in the winter time (just like when we lose our tan over the winter). Good luck!

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