Photosensitive Skin

darkskin · #1 Oct 10, 2006, 12:24 PM

My dermatologist says I have a photosensitive skin. My face is much darker than the rest of my body

and I can not bear the heat of the sun. He prescribed Hydroquinone USP, 4% which I used but there is no difference after a month. Is there anything stronger than this and would I need a new prescription for it?

PrettyLady · Oct 12, 2006, 09:41 PM

Products that contain up to 2% hydroquinone may be sold over-the-counter without a prescription, and prescription skin-lightening products may contain up to 4% hydroquinone. Anything higher than 4% hydroquinone will damage your skin. Some products can take a few months to be effective. If you don't see any improvement, please talk to your dermatologist. The dermatologist can prescribe another treatment to help even out your skin tone.



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