Sun spots, age spots and hydroquinone

If I have used hydroquinone directly on age spots, which has only stung and made them darker. Have I damaged my skin? Can I do laser to remove the spots? What would you recommend?

Answers from doctors (2)


Rejuve

Published on Jan 10, 2012

It sounds like you have sensitivity to the HQ. You can stop the HQ and the
irritation should improve. You can do the IPL to improve your age spots.

//imgs-origin.edoctors.com/imageresizer/image/user_uploads/58x58_85-1/doctors/2457_1424456870.jpg
Answered by Rejuve

It sounds like you have sensitivity to the HQ. You can stop the HQ and the
irritation should improve. You can do the IPL to improve your age spots.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Dermatology Associates of Atlanta, P.C.

Published on Aug 08, 2011

Hello and thank you for your inquiery. Hydroquinone is to be used with caution and by percentage recommended by a medical professional. To best determine what treatments or services are best for your skincare needs, please schedule an appt with a medical provider.

//imgs-origin.edoctors.com/imageresizer/image/user_uploads/58x58_85-1/doctors/2499_1421355459.jpg
Answered by Dermatology Associates of Atlanta, P.C.

Hello and thank you for your inquiery. Hydroquinone is to be used with caution and by percentage recommended by a medical professional. To best determine what treatments or services are best for your skincare needs, please schedule an appt with a medical provider.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Related Questions for Photodynamic Therapy

Photodynamic Therapy -1 answer
My dermatologist has diagnosed me with basal cell skin cancers on my face and wanted me to do Carak Cream. I was then told about PDT . What is the healing time as compared to Carak Cream? What do I expect?
See More
Photodynamic Therapy -3 answers
They sound very similar. What's the difference?
See More
Photodynamic Therapy -3 answers
What is the general number of treatments one needs to undergo to see results with photodynamic therapy?
See More
Photodynamic Therapy -2 answers
Can photodynamic therapy be used to treat folliculitis on the face and bikini area along with ingrown hairs and inflamation ?
See More
Photodynamic Therapy -2 answers
I have several different physicians wanting to use different types of lasers to activate the PDT and I'm not sure if the light source will make some sort of difference.
See More
Photodynamic Therapy -2 answers
I see many dermatologist are offering LED light therapy treatments. I have also noticed that salons are offering the same treatments. What is the difference besides cost? And is LED considered a laser treatment?
See More
Photodynamic Therapy -2 answers
Is Levulan a brand name of photodynamic therapy? What is it exactly?
See More
Photodynamic Therapy -1 answer
I have mild to moderate psoriasis and would like to try treatment options other than internal medication. Is photo therapy effective, and what other options do I have>
See More

Related Articles

Have specific questions?
ASK A DOCTOR