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After pregnancy I had melasma and age spots started appearing. My dermatologist recommended Obagi Blue chemical peel.
I decided not to do this...was too expensive and he warned me I needed to stay out of the sun for a period of time. This isn't possible because I work at a plant nursery part-time. He then prescribed me a product with 4% hydroquinine called Aclaro. I used it twice daily. It took about 2 months until I saw good fading on my cheek spots. For some reason the spot on my nose didn't change! In the end I bet I spent more on Aclaro both in terms of money and time than the Obaji. So, my recommendation is go for something that'll give you fast repair, not a product like Aclaro or even Perricone (tried that too).
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7/13/06
I too started using hydroquinone for some highly pigmented areas on the side of my face. About 2 weeks ago, I started using Porcelana (2% hydroquinone
). I think it has lightened the spots a little, not radically but i did not think it would work quickly. Based on Susan T's feedback, I have a feeling that is an accurate statement. I did use it on a blemish mark and a spot for ingrown hairs and feel those spots are fading faster than the age spots.
9/12/06
Would this product work for a rosacea problem (if other solutions like pulsed light did not work)?
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9/10/08
I have always used hydroquinone 4% mixed with RetinA
at night time. I used it periodically since it
tends to peel my skin. I used 5 treatments of IPL and I have
noticed a great improvement on my brown spots.
I have ethnic skin (Mexican and 42 yrs old) and this works just
fine. My skin looks better after using the RetinA
since it also helps with wrinkles. If you want to
always have good skin, this treatment must be used
for years! Sun damage was done for years too, so
it's only logical that to remove the damage, one must
un- do it for years. Keep it in mind. It's a lifelong committment. Not to mention that SUNBLOCK must be used
religiously every morning before make up.