Question 1

how many days will kojivit gel take time to remove pimple spots?

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: Kojivit gel can be used up to  6 weeks. It also can whiten your skin.

Question 2

what skin lightening creams are recommended?

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Hydroquinone: Products containing hydroquinone (prescription strength) will bleach hyperpigmentation.

Question 3

is it bad for meto use skin lightening creams?

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Skin lighteners: There area many different skin lighteners available. Have your skin evaluated by a board certified physician who can make the best recommendation for you,

Question 4

can skin lightening creams lighten the skin too much?

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Ask Michael Jackson: Yes, they can.  We use a 4% hydroquinone at my practice, but a 20% like benoquin (monobenzone) can bleach you forever.  Over the counter products are typically ok.

Question 5

risk of mercury in skin lightening creams?

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Foreign-made only.: Mercury is tightly controlled and virtually absent from cosmetics made in the U.S., but some lightening creams made in other countries do have it. It's illegal to sell mercury-containing products in the states, but people buy them online from foreign retailers, or bring them into the country in their luggage. Never use creams of any kind containing mercury; it's very dangerous.

Question 6

is there a very powerful skin lightening cream ?

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Hydroxyurea: There are numerous creams used for malasma (dark spots) that incorporate hydroxyurea.  Also tretinoin, kojic and Azelaic Acid in various mixtures good for skin bleeching.  Also  chemical peel may be used in the treatment.  If you are talking about the entire body, you will need to see a dermatologist to discuss the therapy.

Question 7

is skin lightening cream recommened for darker skin?

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Medical question?: I suspect that this is more a social-political question given that you are from India rather than a medical question. Any medication used for that purpose can have its adverse consequences.

Question 8

how does skin lightening cream work?  is it beneficial?

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Fade Creams: Otc and rx skin lightening creams or fade creams may include hydroquinone, kojic acid, arbutin, licorice extract, and glycolic acid. Which work by interfering with melanin (pigment) production, speeding skin cell turnover, or interfering with melanin transfer. They are most beneficial in conjunction with office-based txs.

Question 9

what kind of skin lightening cream would be better for me at 66?

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Sunscreen and Niacin: In order to lighten the skin effectively, it is important to use a broad spectrum sunscreen every day.  Applying a topical cream with niacinamide (nia 24) will reduce the appearance of brown spots.

Question 10

can u suggest any cream for skin lightening, with less side effects?my face is darker than my body bcoz of constant exposure to sun.

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Sunblock moisturizer: Many people use over-the-counter moisturizers that contain sunscreen. Avoiding exposure to the sun will let skin lighten up. However, one should take extra vitamin d to make up for not getting vitamin d from the sun. Although having tanned skin from sun exposure is not a medical illness, there are a few uncommon hormonal medical conditions that can cause skin darkening.

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