[fatimata]

Hi,
I was using 10% f HQ solution dissolved in propylene glycol with lactic acid AHA twice daily,for a fortnight initially my skin turned red and then heavy pigmentation it is dark brown now :(,then peeling started.I stopped using the solution from last week,redness is not there how ever it have left dark pigmented skin still on me.However HQ is suppose too lighten the skin but what must have happened to my skin?I am a rare HQ sensitive case? advice?

[haiji]

It's to strong,4%hq will lighten you very well,it to high...

[fatimata]

Hi,

You mean 4% twice daily is sufficient.. n it will not harm ma skin! I just have HQ crystals how do I mke 4% HQ can you hlp..

[haiji]

Well,I don't know how to make it,I alway's went to my dermatologist to get the 4%cream/tri-luma,it works great it already have retin-a in it,it a very good cream,it lighten me a lot of shades and works very fast,when I was using it in the past,just go to a dermatologist and get it already made,o yeah I was using it a night only,you use tri-luma at night only and it works very fast for me,made me very light...

[lighterrr]

Fatima it does sound like it is to strong for you use a lower percentage, but long term usage like a few years of regular usage of HQ can darken the skin

[Pure Suga]

Well, it is stated that prolong use of hydroquinone can lead to a rare disorder called, ochronosis, which is permanent blue, black, or dark brown, especially in people with dark skin. This is one of the may reasons HQ is not looked highly on. Also, HQ is only suppose to be used for no longer than 3 months, then stop use. It's okay to stop for 3 months, and then re-use, but prolong use can cause some side effects in some people, not everyone, it really depends on your skin. Also, where you using sunscreen with hq? If not, the you should have been. Good luck though.

[Pure Suga]

Sorry for the typo, HQ can lead to ochronosis, which is blue, black, grayish or brown discoloring of the skin.

[Pure Suga]

Just like everyone said, you were using a super strong % of HQ. 2-4% is the recommended and approved % by the FDA. Also, HQ suppresses melanocytes, which are cells responsible for producing melanin. Therefore, after you stop usage, those once suppressed cells, can re-gain cell activity, and lead to an increased amount of melanin, (melanin is responsible for producing skin color) which will lead to even darker pigmentation of the skin.

[fatimata]

Hi

May be I was using too high % of HQ.Thanks all for your inputs.can anyone tell me the brand or chemical name for 4%HQ cream.I m not able to find it over the counter?

At ALL:
Can you suggest me how do I get rid of this pigmentation?

[lighterrr]

Neo Strata makes a 4% HQ cream the tube is very small and its also very expensive, last time I bought it I paid like $60 for a 30ml tube that I only rubbed on my face. I found that it did not work fast enough for me but it may work well for you. Do a Google search you should be able to find the cream online, through a Google search.

[Boricua1]

Fatimata, go to alldaychemist.. or referred to here as ADC... shipping is high because you are ordering from india but prices are good... stock up on hq 4...

[shaliniganguly]

Mine also reacted da same I used 4% hydroquinone and frst its started turning red I have bengali complexion yellowish white but its mad me red and now my face is like tan and my whyole body bright yellow:( I discontiniud in 2 days