Ask Me Help Desk - Buying Mequinol

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Originally Posted by holyangel17

My dermatologist stated it was like Monobenzone. He is a MD who specialized in Dermatology and works at the Cancer Center as well so, he is very familiar with these subjects. It does differ in chemical properties (you're right!), but it is both used for dipigmentation. I never said Mequinol with tretenoin is for depigmentation, I did say it is for skin lightening. Mequinol with tretenoin is known as Solage, however, my dermatologist stated that if one mix by themself, it could cause bad side effects. I have stated in the threaded discussion somewhere, what it is. I will list it again...

You are not sure what base to mix the formula with: my dermatoloist said, they usually use glycerin and (he said some other compounds but I cannot remember the name). Also, to obtain a 0.2% to 0.1% requires precise calculations. If you know how to get it to that level, that is nice! However, if you do not, one agent will overtake the other...... Also, you would have to mix the compound in a hood where it is completely sterilized. Otherwise, bacteria in general (microscopic ones) in the air could get in it and get it contaminated. Mixing chemicals in general by one who does not have the degree and credentials to do is a dangerous thing to do.

However, it is your choice! If you feel strong enough to think everything will be ok, go for it.

Also, these are the statements by my dermatologist. He might have said it to scare me but it seems like there is shedded truth in his statements so.......I was just basically quoting a professioinal.

Trust me, I want Solage more than anyone so, dont' think I am trying to discourage you but I just do not want you to mess up your face.

If you feel like everything will be fine, go ahead and do it ,and keep us updated!:)

You're a Pharm Tech - ask the Pharmacist! No need to guess - or go by statements of your dermatologist.

And maybe there is or maybe there isn't "shredded truth" in his statements. The phrase is "shred of truth," meaning some truth.

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Originally Posted by JudyKayTee

You're a Pharm Tech - ask the Pharmacist! No need to guess - or go by statements of your dermatologist.

And maybe there is or maybe there isn't "shredded truth" in his statements. The phrase is "shred of truth," meaning some truth.

You have not read any of the previous posts. The reason I stated was my dermatologist is my older brother's good friend. The product I am buying is for skin lightening, he was very angry that I want to use it for that purpose! The thing with skin lightening products, it all depends on your body system. Some cells are able to repair and proliferate at different magnitudes and speed. So, sometimes products such as dipigmentation will completely make you like Michael Jackson or it would make your skin complexion 2 to 3 shades lighter. So, with Mequinol (another depigmenation) product which is not severe as monobenzone could do either with out the treitonin (retinae, vitamin A). However, all these are based on studies. However, there is no long term studies and the results varied for different individuals. So, basically it is a trial and error method that is why I said shedded truth...

A fact is something that is the truth, a theory is something that could be tested which is based on evidence

When I meant shedded truth, it relates to theory...

Do I really need to stand up for myself or should I really just let it go? The only reason you are even making comments is to refute every single thing I have to say.

And, no, I am not going to ask my pharmacist! In USA, it is looked down when someone bleaches their skin because people make remarks such as one is trying to be white (personal experince) and I do not want to bring that into my work atmosphere, it's completely professional. In India on other hand, skin lightening products are the most manufactured cosmetic item! My brother's friend is White but I know him on a personal level, so I am comfortable to ask him anything! Also, he is my doctor so, he have to follow patient-doctor confidentiality. So, I do not have to worry about being judged upon!

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Originally Posted by holyangel17

However, there is no long term studies and the results varied for different individuals. So, basically it is a trial and error method that is why I said shedded truth......

A fact is something that is the truth, a theory is something that could be tested which is based on evidence

When I meant shedded truth, it relates to theory....

And, no, I am not going to ask my pharmacist! In USA, it is looked down when someone bleaches their skin because people make remarks such as one is trying to be white (personal experince) and I do not want to bring that into my work atmosphere, it's completely professional. In India on other hand, skin lightening products are the most manufactured cosmetic item! My brother's friend is White but I know him on a personal level, so I am comfortable to ask him anything! Also, he is my doctor so, he have to follow patient-doctor confidentiality. So, I do not have to worry about being judged upon!

I was an English major; husband was Doctor of Pharmacy, owned/operated more than one Pharmacy. I never heard the phrase "shedded truth." Do you have a source?

Thre is undoubtedly a Pharmacist who makes the compounds in the Pharmacies where you work - so I don't understand this: "You are not sure what base to mix the formula with: my dermatoloist said, they usually use glycerin and (he said some other compounds but I cannot remember the name). Also, to obtain a 0.2% to 0.1% requires precise calculations. If you know how to get it to that level, that is nice! However, if you do not, one agent will overtake the other...... Also, you would have to mix the compound in a hood where it is completely sterilized. Otherwise, bacteria in general (microscopic ones) in the air could get in it and get it contaminated. Mixing chemicals in general by one who does not have the degree and credentials to do is a dangerous thing to do. "

Ask the Pharmacist instead of posting "I don't know/I'm not sure."

And once again - if you are using skin lightening products do you think the people at your workplace do not notice?

But if it has been your experience that you are judged by your decision to look more "white," then I do understand your concern.

Any place where I can get the mequinol for 20% without a prescription? I want to depig to get the fair skin I had when I was born. But now I am Gabrielle Union's complexion.