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Hi, i am facing stubborn hyperpigmentation due to a peel. I am currently using Lumivoid cream which is helping but very slowly. I wanted to try Hydroquinone, but there is a lot of fear about OCHRONOSIS. I want to know does it happen even with short term usage. Also, has any of you actually seen it with your patients? How to differentiate OCHRONOSIS

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I have been use melapik cream which is hydroquinone based cream. I daily apply these cream at night and it fair my face. Please tell me any side effects of daily use of these cream.

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I have had used hydroquinone cream for 2 years, after stop using it, now skin is getting darker and dull day by day. Is there any suggestions to get the normal skin color?

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Hi I'm using hydroquinone cream since from one year from 4 months im getting too much pimples n I'm becoming darker I want glowing skin please let me know how to gain clear n glowing skim.

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Use a broad spectrum sunscreen both indoors as well as before going out. Sunscreen should be both uva and uvb protective. Always use your umbrella whether it is raining or not. Use a cap or a scarf or ...  Read More

Hello I am 23 yrs male and I am on acne treatment, So I am currently using ointments of Tetrinoin 0.05 at night and hydroquinone 2% in morning, Since its summer time sun is on its peak, I wanted to know how can I prevent sun damage, can I use sunscreen after applying hydroquinone, if yes the what time gap should I keep between hydroquinone and suns

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I have been using a hydroquinone topical for last 3 weeks to treat a spot on my nose which irritates the side area of my nose after which I discontinued its use maybe i have been applying it on broken patch of skin...I wanted to know what happens if hydroquinone is applied on broken patch for such a long period as the irritated area is now turning

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Thanks for the query. Hydroquinone is a prescription drug and comes in different concentrations. A particular strength is recommended keeping the patients skin type and skin condition in mind. It is a ...  Read More

I have applied hydroquinone 1.4% to get id of acne scars, but the applied area has become red in color in 3-4 applications. Should I discontinue?

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You are probably using more of the cream then you're supposed to; which is causing irritation of the skin and hence the redness. Please stop using the hydroquinone cream on your own and get it properl ...  Read More

I am very confused I interacted with many American dermatologist and according to them hydroquinone with 2 percent is very safe and affective drug and is also fda prove in America and they even claim that they never saw patient who suffer from ochronosis with fair skin tone when used as prescription they have only witness African ascent people who

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Well let's go evidence based. Yes I would agree about ochronosis in Indian skin type. Another imp thing is it may be an individual thing that different people with same skin type may or may not develo ...  Read More

I used a hydroquinone 4% topical (recommended by a local pharmacist) for treating a dark PIH on my nose (which is supposed to be caused due to my habit of pricking whiteheads from my nose). After one month use, my nose becomes normal and remains red but when I discontinued the use of hydroquinone topical my nose started to become dark which looks m

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You must stop using hydroquinone and picking the spots they will get better depending on skin type and type of pigment there are lots of options. Use a sunscreen to begin with like Aveil SPF 50 gel tw ...  Read More

Sir I mostly spend my time in air conditioned room u can say almost 18 to 20 hours daily I am at air conditioning room and I used hydroquinone cream and it gave excellent result my fair skin turned to milky white and all dark spots fade away and my skin is clear Sir I wanna ask I have heard over use of hydroquinone in long run cause ochronosis doe

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Hi. Greetings. Certainly it can cause ochronosis. Ochronosis has nothing to do with sun exposure. You'll develop it just with long term exposure to hydroquinone. Even as short as six months. So please ...  Read More

After using hydroquinone tretinoin moneys zone cream for 6 weeks my melasma on face has reduced. How can i maintain this ? Can i use this cream twice a week for the rest of my life or should i use any other cream to maintain this level of melasma

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No don't use for long time ...  Read More

If the patient is suffering from depression & not sleeping well at night , but sleeping day time , Can he take TryQ 10 & melonin tablets ? Are there any side effects of Try Q 10 tablets and taking Acknotin Tablets along with anti depression tablets . Please guide

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I was using kojic and glycolic acid cream under prescription for three months. This month my doc prescribed hydroquinone 4% to apply once a day on spots. I'm seeing dryness and a Lil skin peeling. I'm applying moisturizer.

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Dryness and peeling is because of the glycolic acid that you were using. Not because of hydroquinone. Continue the moisturizer and do consult back with your doctor after 2 weeks of its usage. ...  Read More

Should hydroquinone be applied on melasma after using toner and moisturizer, or is it necessary to apply hydroquinone first followed by toner and moisturizer in a night routine?

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

I have given 10 ml of worm medicine to my daughter today and yesterday also, instead of waiting for two weeks . Is there any side effects??

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No side effects at all Don't worry But don't repeat now. ...  Read More

I had lot of gas and bad digestion loose motion once, I have been give Rcifex 400 x 2 for 4 days , velgut x 2 for 5 days, somproz x 1 for 10 days, Today is day 3 loose motion today , once apart from my regular morning motion is due to side effects of medicine? Pls advise

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atibiotics can cause loose motions too.. Connect please ...  Read More

I lost my virginity and after 2 days I took i pill for the first time . Even though he did not ejaculate inside my vagina. I did not any side effects from i pill , does that mean the medicine did not work ? And after how many days i can do pregnancy test if required

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Do medicine like depout 25, episod 25, and etizolam cause major side effects advised by psychiatrist for insomnia and fear and excessive negative thoughts , also ongoing. Medicine for h pylori , also excessive gases from.a long time which are not improving with treatment for a week tablet enzispor , pyloflush , itorihenz and esogress 40 , are night

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Any homepathy medicine has side effects of unexplained ithcing and Dr can't understand why is itching and says dry skin is reason for itching...side effects of homeopathy medicine,?

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They are not side effects. Called accessory symptoms. Occurs because of partial similar medicine. It should be short lasting if the medicine is stopped. If the symptom persists after stopping medicine ...  Read More

What are side effects of homeopathy medicine Whether 15-15 drops can be taken ? For how many months ?

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One homoeopathic medicine can produce 1000 symptoms. It is difficult to mention. In short take medicine only on proper prescription. ...  Read More

Is deviry 10 make u sleepy and gives headache I taken this from yesterday and feeling weak and sleepy Is this side effects??

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Side effects do occur with deviry ...  Read More

I am experiencing side effects of my medication because I am finding difficult to write. Please tell me am I correct?

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Pls give more details about your diagnosis and drugs. ...  Read More

My dermatologist prescribed hydroquinone 4% as I had acne marks (PIH) . I used it for 2weeks, skin around the mark is lighter, it looks like small halo spot , soon after that I stopped using it. Will the skin come back to normal colour? Will halo spot go away ?

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Please share the pics to see the extent of hypo pigmentation you have ...  Read More

Please can someone tell me the the side effects of neeri kft And does it work for insomnia Thank you

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No side effects... It will not help in insomnia... ...  Read More

I'm a medical student. Is there any book available to study how to treat side effects caused by drugs?

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Hlo doctor mam or sir I live in abroad im nri indian guy who do job in hotel I have previous melanin depigmentation and than I apply an cream in here pigmanorm cream which have an ingrident hydroquinone 4.hydrocortisone 1.tretinoin 0.1. And after applying that cream 3 days in my face it became reddned .became red on that area than I stop using that

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Don't worry...you are suffering from irritant contact dermatitis causing this redness... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultatio ...  Read More

Hlo sir or mam I live in abroad saudi arabia I have a melesma dypigmentation I buy a cream in here pigmanorm cream in ingrident it was hydroquinone aftef applying it 3 days my skin became so red on that area where I apply im so worried im aplying it along with eveline sunscreen cream spf 50 in afternoon ..sir will I stop using that cream now or

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Don't worry...you are suffering from irritant contact dermatitis causing this redness... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultatio ...  Read More

My mother does not have any side effects after her 1st chemo.does that mean chemo is not working. Thanku

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No, side effect is not a measure of working effectiveness of chemotherapy. It depends upon a lot of factors. Need to know that she received which chemotherapy and for which cancer. ...  Read More

Are there any major side effects of tryptomer 25mg and and flunil 20mg. I am a hypertension patient and My weight is 105kg

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If given for the right indication then these medications are very safe. In fact I will venture out and say that these medications are safer than your antihypertensives. Provided you are taking them un ...  Read More

Does metfor 500 mg has side effects like diabetes? I also take diane 35 fr my irregular periods. Please help.

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Metformin is given to treat diabetes so it doesn't cause side effect like diabetes . but yes since it lowers blood sugars - watch out for excessive sweating , giddiness , weakness ( signs of hypoglyce ...  Read More

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