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Is It Good To Use Hydroquinone For Sun Spot/ Pigmentation?

Hi I keep hearing people advice not using hydroquinone but for any doctor that I see for my sun spot/pigmentation, all doctors advice to use it. I tried to use a product not have hydroquinone and have not effect. When I read warnings, I really scare but now I have no option. I just try to use it for few days but use it with a bit worry. I used Obagi clear only at the spot. Please let me know your thought about this. Thanks

Tue, 4 Mar 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic,
Hydroquinone is an established product for lightening hyperpigmented marks. Even though there are side effects like rash, sensitivity to sunlight and ochronosis , these do not occur in everyone. Under supervision of a dermatologist this is a good cream for pigmented spots and can be safely used even for 6 months. One thing you should remember is to strictly follow sun protection by applying a sunscreen daily in the mornings.
Hope this helped,
Take care.
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Is It Good To Use Hydroquinone For Sun Spot/ Pigmentation?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic, Hydroquinone is an established product for lightening hyperpigmented marks. Even though there are side effects like rash, sensitivity to sunlight and ochronosis , these do not occur in everyone. Under supervision of a dermatologist this is a good cream for pigmented spots and can be safely used even for 6 months. One thing you should remember is to strictly follow sun protection by applying a sunscreen daily in the mornings. Hope this helped, Take care.