These dark spots are complicated so here’s a way to get started: If you haven’t had a doctor/dermatologist check them, go and do that first. Some dark spots are skin...
Please read these 3 sections first. They will answer most of your questions. Melasma Pigment problems Hydroquinones Please remember that not all brown spots on the face are melasma. Some...
Often a laser is NOT the best option for melasma, especially if it’s mild. Topical treatment with special high zinc sunscreens, 4% hydroquione preparations, antioxidants, light peels (done by someone...
Since melasma is caused, as far as we know, by a combination of female hormones (mostly estrogen) and UV light/sunlight, melasma tends to get better or disappear after menopause. I’ve...
The answer is that it probably will unless you take steps to prevent that. I recommend reading our articles Melasma in Depth, Color and texture Issues, and Understanding Pigment Problems....
The good news is generally no, as long as you stop using it fairly quickly. Darkening of skin after irritation, eczema, allergy, etc. is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and will usually...
Thank you for reading Tara! No, the hydroquinone won’t hurt you if it turns brown but it won’t be effective either because it has oxidized or degraded. I would recommend...
You truly are not alone. Many women with melasma or other pigment problems feel depressed at some point during their course. It’s a very frustrating problem because it’s so chronic and difficult...
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