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A 18-year-old male asked:
is skin lightening cream recommened for darker skin?
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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
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.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Risk of mercury in skin lightening creams?
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Dr. Joseph Easternanswered
Dermatology 44 years experience
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.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
How does skin lightening cream work? Is it beneficial?
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Dr. Nelson Lee Novickanswered
Dermatology 46 years experience
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.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
How do I lighten my skin?
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Dr. Donald Shenenbergeranswered
Dermatology 25 years experience
Lightening skin: A number of things can lighten skin. It really depends on what your particular problem may be. Hydroquinone is a common bleaching substance and retinoids (prescription meds or otc compounds) can also cause some lightening. Your dermatologist can help you find out what might be best for you.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
What kind of skin lightening cream would be better for me at 66?
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Dr. Stephen Friedmananswered
Dermatology 41 years experience
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.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: skin lightening?
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Dr. Shawn Allenanswered
Dermatology 21 years experience
Skin lightening: This term is often used to reduce hyperpigmentation or darkening of the skin. Topical creams can be used such as prescription strength hydroquinone and tretinoin. See your dermatologist for further details.
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