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Is Hydroquinone safe to use while breastfeeding?

I'm still breastfeeding and started a hydroquinone (12%) treatment a few days ago, for my melasma on my forehead. This morning I read that

How to get rid of this dark spot under my lip on the chin area that appeared randomly? (Photos)

I had a rash similar to cold sore appearing and within day 2-3, the rash turned into a deep brown hyperpigmentated spot. I did two rounds

Can niacinamide trigger vitiligo? Is it safe to use if someone has a family history of vitiligo?

Hello, dermatologist experts. Since niacinamide is a brightening ingredient. Is it safe to use on skin with vitiligo? And if someone

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Genetically dark upper lips right from my childhood, is there any way to decrease pigmentation? (Photo)

I have genetically dark upper lips right from my childhood. I regularly exfoliate and keep it moisturized in hopes of getting it lighten to

Skin darkening around my chin, upper lip, cheeks, neck, and underarms. What is the cause? (photo)

I have skin darkening around my chin, upper lip, cheeks, neck, and underarms. What could be causing this? I am not able to get a proper

How can I fix dark thighs after chemical peel 3 months ago? (Photos)

I had a chemical peel about three months ago between my thighs. My thighs got very very dark and it would not go away or clear up. Please

Is private area whitening safe?

Is private area whitening safe? How common is it? I have heard mixed opinions from surgeons. Some say it is not safe and others offer it.

Lactate & Fluocinonide have been prescribed for Hyperpigmentation on my heel. but they don't work. What else can I do? (photo)

I have been using these creams for some time but they don't seem to brighten it. Could it be a condition that needs to be diagnosed. I need

Married in 3 months & I wanted to get my discoloration removed from my inner thighs what surgery or fast cream works? (Photo)

Basically I had my daughter 2 years ago and I noticed my inner tights got really dark really fast and I want to get the discoloration off

Around my eyes has black pigment. I'm using 5% hydroquinone cream for 5 days & my skin has become wrinkly & peeling off. (photo)

Around my eyes are very black, my chin is slightly lighter but still dark and my nose and cheeks are a yellowish, light brown color.