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Burn due to wrong usage of hydroquinone

2017-11-06 10:44:29
I used 5% hydroquinone and kojic acid on my face and nose for few days and suddenly stopped using it. After few days my skin became dark at some patches of skin including my nose..Pics are attached...urgent advice needed...
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Try to use any medicated sunscreen in morning and daytime. What have you applied after stopping them. Why did you use hydroquinone and kojic acid. Sorry but brand names can't be written in open forum.

Answered2017-11-07 05:41:00

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