Mclasma.. Large patches hyperpigmented specific structure appear on the face and are becoming more apparent exposure to the sun

Mclasma

Pretends wide spots hyperpigmented specific structure appear on the face and are becoming more apparent exposure to the sun and processes address the root cause and applied solar mounds and medicines can be used to de-melanin, namely:

• Hydroquinone attend cream 2% or 4%.
• Mitoxi phenol attend ointment.

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Hydroquinone is one of the substances that are usually prescribed by dermatologists to lighten skin blemishes. However, many people are afraid to use it, because they often hear about various side effects of the medication. In the end, is it a miracle against stains or a health risk? We interview dermatologist Samantha Enande to get all these doubts.

Hydroquinone: what is it for?

• Samantha explains that hydroquinone is an organic compound, a skin depigmenting agent for topical use - that is, to be applied directly to the skin.

• "Basically, it is a skin whitening treatment, depigmentation of spots, which can be used for freckles, age-caused spots or whenever there are dark spots on the skin," he clarifies.

• Samantha says that hydroquinone acts on melanocytes, the cells that produce melanin, a substance responsible for skin pigmentation. "Hydroquinone blocks the production of melanin and increases the degradation of the cell bodies that store melanin," he describes. Another action of hydroquinone is the blocking of the action of tyrosinase, an enzyme that has a role in the formation of melanin.

• There are different grades of hydroquinone (1 to 5%), and the higher the percentage, the stronger the power of depigmentation.

Who can use it?

Anyone with spots on the skin that you want to get rid of can use hydroquinone, but remember: always under the supervision of a dermatologist. The substance, as stated, can cause allergies, burning and further staining the skin, so do not use on your own, or you can make the problem worse and put your health at risk. In addition, only the doctor can prescribe the appropriate amount of the product, how many times you should apply per day, the grade, among other specifications.
Contraindications: pregnant women, infants and children cannot use hydroquinone.

How to use it?

Hydroquinone can be used on any part of the body that has a spot that you want to lighten, being careful with eyes and mucous membranes. "Apply at night and do not expose yourself to the sun without sunscreen, it is useful for all depigmenting agents, especially hydroquinone," says the doctor.

Hydroquinone in the groin: can it?

The dermatologist says that hydroquinone can even be used to remove dark spots from places such as the groin or armpit, but that she would not recommend it for this use. «Hydroquinone is very irritating, we have less harmful substances for these regions. I prefer to recommend hydroquinone to the face, but nothing prevents it from being used in the groin or armpit, as long as none of the side effects described are present and used in the proper manner and prescribed by the doctor, ”he clarifies . There are other ways to clear up the groin and armpit, which are not as aggressive as hydroquinone.

How long does it take to clear the skin with hydroquinone?

«With a week of use, the place becomes reddish, after that, depigmentation begins. With two weeks, the appearance of the skin is already better and, in almost a month, already gives to decrease the use to two or three times in the week, explains Samantha.

Collateral damage:

However, hydroquinone to lighten the skin is not miraculous and harmless. «It is a substance that can irritate the skin, causing redness or contact dermatitis. In addition, hydroquinone is photosensitive, which means that, in exposure to sunlight, it can cause other spots on the skin and make the appearance even worse, ”says Samantha. The higher the degree of hydroquinone, the more irritating it will be to the skin.

Another warning made by the dermatologist is about prolonged use of the substance. "Some people end up presenting an excess of pigment, called ocronosis, it is a dark blue spot, almost irreversible and very difficult to remove."
There is also the risk of developing allergy to the product. "It really causes some discomfort, and some people end up having hydroquinone sensitivity, in these cases, we have to suspend use," he says.
To assess whether the patient is sensitive to the product, it is enough to apply it on a small portion of skin, in the area where it is desired to rinse or near it, and observe if it presents reactions such as excessive redness, inflammation or bubble formation. In this case, the use must be suspended. A slight redness is considered normal.

Does hydroquinone cause cancer?

Samantha says there are ongoing studies saying that hydroquinone can cause mutation in skin cells, offering the risk of developing cancer. "We cannot say yes or no, that is why there is research for the launch of new bleaches that replace hydroquinone, but all that is still being studied," he says.

Price and where to buy:

Hydroquinone can be manipulated, but there is already a hydroquinone cream sold in pharmacies. However, it is always recommended to consult the doctor to have the best recommendation. In pharmacies, the price of hydroquinone is variable. In popular pharmacies, the average is $ 20 a 30 gram tube.