
Using Hydroquinone, Darkening Face, Face Has Developed Sun And Light Sensitivity. Is There Any Help For Me?

Thanks for posting the query.
Though I am not a dermatologist , I have personally known a similar case of photo dermatitis as a result of hydroQuinone therapy . As you rightly described sunlight or any light makes it worse and no amount of products seem to correct it .
But fortunately it can minimized to negligible by sun protection and other medications including steroids sometimes.
This condition might not be known to many dermatologists so it's best to consult a very experienced dermatologist who has enough cosmetologic knowledge and experience . I personally do not know any such dermatologist in your country but I'm sure there are quite a few reputed ones whom you can know by some Internet or social research .The most important step is to get a skin biopsy done to further confirm the diagnosis before the management and even more important is absolute sun protection . Avoid going in sunlight outside and wear a dermatologist prescribed ( SPF 30 or more ) sunscreen throughout the day .
Please do not lose hope as there are solutions to many complicated medical problems available today and you need not live with it for life.
The treatment may take a long time months to a year to show complete resolution but it's worth the effect.
I have told you all that I can and hope I have been of some help.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.
Regards

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