Question 1

may i know about lustra (hydroquinone) ?

Accepted Answer

Lustra (hydroquinone): Lustra contains 4% hydroquinone, glycolic acid and an antioxidant complex. Used to treat hyperpigmentation of the skin.

Question 2

is hydroquinone safe? could it be used most oftthe time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is safe if you know you aren't allergic to it. Before using it on a larger area of skin, test it on a small inconspicuous patch of skin first to make sure you don't turn bright red, or painful, or itchy, or blistering.Be careful not to get it in your eyes, or on the inside of your nose or mouth and be careful in the sun or when using tanning beds as it makes your skin more sensitive to the sun

Question 3

is it safe to use hydroquinone on my face?

Accepted Answer

Melasma: Yes.Common rx for melasma.

Question 4

is it safe to use hydroquinone while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

No: It is not recommended in pregnancy.

Question 5

can you use hydroquinone cream while on accutane?

Accepted Answer

Would not: Since Accutane dries out your skin and one of the side effects of a hydroquinone is irritation i would not use both of the medications at the same time. After you have stopped the Accutane and your skin is no longer dry you can consider using the hydroquinone.

Question 6

which bleaching cream contains the most hydroquinone?

Accepted Answer

See derm: See your dermatologist for treatment and evaluation. This way you can get the percentage you want or need.

Question 7

is hydroquinone harmful to the african american skin?

Accepted Answer

No: Except you must rest from it every few months. Continuous use over many months may result in a paradoxical darker skin.

Question 8

can i use hydroquinone on my pubic area and my bikini line?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but be careful: Unfortunately it is not that easy getting rid of freckles, a genetic trait that is intensified by sun exposure. Some have freckle-like areas on their private as well and the otc bleaching cream such lustra (hydroquinone) may help. Chemical peels/laser treatments are more effective but often costly. You must minimize sun exposure otherwise it will re-darken. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 9

is it safe to use hydroquinone 2% using while you are pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: Hydroquinone is category C in pregnancy, which means that it may have harmful effects for your baby.  Use of category C medications is generally avoided in pregnancy when possible.  Given that HQ is for an aesthetic concern, I wouldn't want to take any risk assoc with HQ.  You can start using it again after your pregnancy (don't use it while breastfeeding either).

Question 10

hydroquinone on new and old scars, is it safe? is it effective?

Accepted Answer

Scar : Hydroquinone is typically used to fade dark age spots or freckles not scars.

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