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Is It Safe To Use Hydroquinine Cream For Skin Whitening After A Gap?

Hi I m looking for some skin whitening cream, I used melalite 4% last year ,it worked pretty good for me ,,I wanted to try it again i have acne scars ,,,I used epidue but it isn't enough n on antibiotics only 5 more Are left solodyn ..my acne scars are not that bad but I really liked my bright skin tone using hydroquinine last year ,so is it safe to use it again ...I used it for 6 months ... N it's been almost. One year since I left using it ...I m just scared if. I keep on using it longer it will make me darker...
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Hi,

I can understand your concern for the problem and the most important part in treatment is by lightening agents such as Kojic acid or azelaic acid cream application which you can use under dermatological guidance. Hydroquinone can also be used but in my series of patients I prefer using Kojic acid or azelaic acid cream.

This is due to activity of melanocytes which causes deep pigmentation on aforesaid areas. Melanocytes are the color producing cells of skin. This is genetically determined in majority of cases and varies form person to person accordingly.

The most important thing is sun protection by all measures. Eat healthy diet containing lot of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Do not try applying over the counter products as these can further aggravate the situation. Protect yourself form direct sunlight. Use a good sunscreen on exposed area for 2-3 times and drink plenty of liquids everyday.

All the best.
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Is It Safe To Use Hydroquinine Cream For Skin Whitening After A Gap?

Hi, I can understand your concern for the problem and the most important part in treatment is by lightening agents such as Kojic acid or azelaic acid cream application which you can use under dermatological guidance. Hydroquinone can also be used but in my series of patients I prefer using Kojic acid or azelaic acid cream. This is due to activity of melanocytes which causes deep pigmentation on aforesaid areas. Melanocytes are the color producing cells of skin. This is genetically determined in majority of cases and varies form person to person accordingly. The most important thing is sun protection by all measures. Eat healthy diet containing lot of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Do not try applying over the counter products as these can further aggravate the situation. Protect yourself form direct sunlight. Use a good sunscreen on exposed area for 2-3 times and drink plenty of liquids everyday. All the best.