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What are the side effects of hydroquinone cream

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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It can cause ochronosis ...  Read More

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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Alternate safe medicine available.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

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

I am using hydroquinone 4% cream on face for past 3 years.is there any side effects in future?.Is this advisable to use long? Please suggest.

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Not advisable. Please stop. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

I have perioral hyper pigmentation on cheeks and my sister also has same problem my Dr recommends me kozilite- H cream 1) hydroquinone 2% is safe for face ? How long should i use this cream? 2) i have dark circles too from childhood but dark circles are too dark from childhood its heredity i dont want to use hydroquinone cream on eye area .please r

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Hydroquinone is banned in some countries. In India it's still available for don't use it for more than 4weeks. You can use kojic acid based cream for a month too. It's better to be on sunscreen, vitam ...  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

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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Ochronosis is troublesome side effect of long term hydroquinone use.. I have seen quite a few patients who have been using creams brought over the counter from chemists.. it's unlikely to occur after ...  Read More

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

May I please have the name of a good kojic acid or hydroquinone cream for tan removal. I do apply sunscreen but, my arms and legs have become tanned.

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Greetings.. There is nothing called good and bad kojic acid... Buy from a good company... Avoid using Hydroquinone as it has adverse effects on long term use... Sun protection is important and even mo ...  Read More

Iam done with a 1st session of glycolic acid peel for uneven skin tone n pigmentation. N the doctor advised me for 5-6 settings of glycolic peel.Can I use lightening creams containing hydroquinone n tretinoin after peel for better results?

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Hi I would suggest that you go with your doctor's advice for a above mentioned application I would never suggest something of skin lightening agent containing hydroquinone you can use skin lightening ...  Read More

I was using hydroquinone for lips for 3 week . I was advised to use for 6 weeks and for some reason I stopped it for 25 days now I want to continue it. So should I continue for the rest 3 week or another 6 weeks .

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  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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Specific medication will improve condition. Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance. ...  Read More

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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Moisturiser should resolve the issue Kindly share pics for better assistance ...  Read More

Are there any known side effects of using Acnemoist cream?

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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 used Skinlight cream since 2 years now, it's been almost a year I have quite it, I started having little white bumps on my face and now hairs are also coming along with it pigmentation, skin loose ,looking very dull.

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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

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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It depends on the grade of pigment skin... for accurate diagnosis and treatment do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

Is hydroquinone cream safe in pregnancy and in breastfeeding ? .. . .. . . .. .. . . . . . ... .. ...

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

In winter 2022 I applied a famous ayurvedic moisturizer cream for very dry skin. I had never used any skin products before. My face has since then become so puffy and fat I don't even feel like clicking photos. Please tell why this happened and how can I reverse it. I've pasted two photos with difference

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If you feel that your face has become puffy then you should consult a General Physician or a Dermatologist for further management. ...  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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You can apply sunscreen over other creams....use a non comesongenic non oily sunscreen Please consult online for better understanding ...  Read More

I have been using ultrabrite cream (hydroquinone, metasome furoate) for 8 weeks to treat dark spots on my face . I recently read about the dangerous effect of the cream and stopped using it. I am afraid of the negative effects (like more acne and pimples , light sensitivity,skin thinning etc) , people reported after they stopped using the cream. W

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Steroids without proper guidance one should avoid . Side effects of steroids is difficult to treat . ...  Read More

I am using skinlite cream for last 1 month i am using twice a week can i continue? It contains tretinoin 0.025% mometasone furoate0.01% hydroquinone 2%

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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

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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It will go.. however treatment depends on the grade of pigment skin... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

Hello, I have purchased Melamet cream for dark spot removal cream. It has Hydroquinone, Tretinoin & Mometasone Furoate in it. Is this cream safe to use on a regular basis on your face. Kindly help

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No...contains steroid.. very dangerous... alternate safe cream available...do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos. ...  Read More

According to some doctors only 4% and above works. Is Hydroquinone 2% of any help in treating PIH? Or should one directly start 4%? If 2% is well tolerated without any irritation, can we move up to 4% in a week?

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Alternate safe medicine available... depends on the grade of pigment skin.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos ...  Read More

I was suffering from dry skin this winter and I was prescribed Momate Cream to use on my face for 2 weeks. I used it on and off for about 10 days because I started noticing my skin getting drier and thinner whenever I was using it. I therefore decided to completely stop using the cream all together. However, 2 weeks into stopping the usage, i am n

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No...contains steroid.. very dangerous... alternate safe cream available...do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos. ...  Read More

Are there any side effects of applying hyper pigmentation cream on acne

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Yes, there can be side effects. Don't apply without doctor's advice. ...  Read More

I used skinshine cream 4 months. When I stopped using that 2 months ago after my face was dark and many pimples... what can I do?😥

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Hello mam You have been using a steroid cream for too long and that is not an ideal cream to use on face. I would like to change your creams to reduce your Acne and pigmentation. ...  Read More

Maine 2 saal se skinlite cream ke side effects se paresan hu mere face par glow hi nhi rhta maine doctor se dikhaya bahut cream vitamin diye pil kiye skin ko but glow nhi aa rha

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आ जाएगा। सटीक इलाज के लिए अपनी फोट ...  Read More

Tretin 0.05% what is the uses of this cream .... any side effects is this cream.. pls tell me ..is this cream used for pigmentations

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It is not advisable to discuss medicines and their uses and side effects randomly ,it's best for the patient to specifically tell skin hair and nails problems and then proper medical advice can be pro ...  Read More

Is hydroquinone 2% is safe to use to in 2 month on off cycle? And kojic acid 2% with arbutin can give same level of whitening as hydroquinone 2%?

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Hydroquinone 2% is safe but debatable so better to take help of an expert who knows how to use hydroquinone without unnecessary side effects Combination of kojic and arbutin is also good but not as ef ...  Read More

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