What do I think of Obaji products?
This is a tough one because while the products are generally of good quality and well thought out, I have two problems with the this line that are serious. First,...
Can I get rid of brown spots under or around the eyes??
Dear readers – The topic of brown spots and how to understand them and treat them is high on my list for a new article for SkinTour. Until I get that written...
Does kojic acid work for brown spots?
Generally, results are unimpressive with it. Unless there’s a new preparation that I’ve haven’t seen, I’d vote no. Pigment strategies can be found in our Melasma in Depth Section. Dr....
For brown spots, how should I apply hydroquinone cream with my other products?
Thank you for reading!! Generally, try to apply the prescription hydroquinone cream first after washing, wait a few minutes, then moisturzier or sunscreen or both, then makeup. Remember though that...
What is the best treatment for poikiloderma?
Most of the time poikiloderma is a problem on the neck. Is that your site? Pulsed dye laser and/or IPL are the best for this. If it’s mostly red, choose pulsed...
A bad reaction to hydroquinone!!!
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR DOCTOR ASAP AND STOP USING THE PRODUCT! Please readers – and I can’t emphasize this enough – there are some things you shouldn’t try...
Will these products help me if I’m 24 with a little acne and brown spots???
Okay – so these are good questions. Here’s how I would adjust this: AM Gentle cleanser but for heaven’s sake get rid of that oily cleanser at your age! ...
I burned my skin with a home IPL device, what now??
Everyone please – be careful with these home devices!! They are easy to overdo. I didn’t see where you mention your skin type. One thing to remember is that the darker...
Worsening melasma and also have rosacea – what can I do?
You bring up a really great point. And recently at the Paris IMCAS conference there were several speakers from the mid east and asia who made the point that, in...
More concerns about hydroquinones!
I agree with your dermatologist. Ochronosis is rare here and is linked to prolonged use of high concentrations most commonly found in other parts of the world. Dr. I
