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Is Hydroquinone Effective In Treating Hyper Pigmentation On Face?

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Posted on Fri, 12 Dec 2014
Question: Hi, my mom was prescribed Hydroquinone USP 4% skin bleaching cream for here Rosacea. The directions say to use twice daily for 2 months. The brand is Perrigo.

I am 38 year old Brown skinned XXXXXXX male and have been using this cream for a week now to treat hyperpigmentation on my face, because my mom's doctor told her it would also help with brown patches.

Is 4% too mild? Will it have any effect on my Hyperpigmentation?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (49 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
4%hydroquinone is good enough

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic

I have gone through your query and I have understood it.

Hydroquinone is an effective skin lightening agent. It is used in concentration ranging from of 2% to 5%.
At 4% concentration it would be good enough to lighten brown patches. Effects are usually evident in about 2-4 weeks.
Hydroquinone is an irritant, therefore you may initially use it for just 30 min to 1 hour daily and gradually increase it to overnight applications once tolerance develops

Regards
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Is Hydroquinone Effective In Treating Hyper Pigmentation On Face?

Brief Answer: 4%hydroquinone is good enough Detailed Answer: Hello. Thanks for writing to us at healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and I have understood it. Hydroquinone is an effective skin lightening agent. It is used in concentration ranging from of 2% to 5%. At 4% concentration it would be good enough to lighten brown patches. Effects are usually evident in about 2-4 weeks. Hydroquinone is an irritant, therefore you may initially use it for just 30 min to 1 hour daily and gradually increase it to overnight applications once tolerance develops Regards