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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.
Dr. Shawn Allen reviewed this
23 year experience in Dermatology
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What is the definition or description of: skin lightening?
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Are there any good skin lightening to use on my whole body?
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Can skin lightening creams lighten the skin too much?
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What can I do for skin lightening after sun exposure?
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Please recommend the best essential oils for skin lightening?
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I have skin lightening product and i want know what the side effects are?
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Risk of mercury in skin lightening creams?
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Is proactive skin lightening lotion effective?
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Is there a very powerful skin lightening cream ?
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is skin lightening cream recommened for darker skin?
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How does skin lightening cream work? Is it beneficial?
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What kind of skin lightening cream would be better for me at 66?
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Is it okay to use lemons for skin lightening purposes or would it harm the skin?
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Are there safe body scrubs and lotions for skin lightening ? I would like to get about 1 or 2 shades lighter full body .
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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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My skin color is dark.. ...there is no any other prblm...plz recommend me some or skin lightening procedure...&also some natural way?
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Is neutriderm skin lightening creme safe to use while breastfeeding?!
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Please tell me what skin lightening cream is better for a dark skin person?
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I was thinking about skin lightening treatments and heard about glutathione injections. Are glutathione injections safe?
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Does skin lightening cream help fade stretch marks. If so what risks if online. I'm scared of using one that's dangerous?
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I'm gonna go with the method of rubbing the potato around the face for skin lightening. Should I use small yellow potatoes for this process too?
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Are there any side effects of using the skin lightening cream called 'skin lite' by liva? Answer please!
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A 21-year old male asked:
Steam bath on alternate days along with regular excersice do help in healthy skin and skin lightening ? ? ?
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People use different types of skin lightening/ whitening products containing kojic acid , alpha arbutin etc . What's your review if they are safe ?
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