Hydroquinone topical User Reviews & Ratings

• jbs...
• May 30, 2011

For Dermatological Disorders "I've used products with Hydroquinone for years. I am currently using a brand with 3%. I have a condition called hyperpigmentation. When I bathe, I slough off more skin than most people do. This product removes enough to give the impression that I have beautiful skin, and I am often complimented on my skin's softness and smoothness. I still have darkness under the arms but not unsightly. My knees and elbows are very dark, and my hands are the darkest, especially the middle joint of each finger and my knuckles. All not unsightly because I use this cream. I am 60 years old and have been mistaken for much younger. I avoid the sun."

• Anonymous
• July 10, 2009

For Dermatological Disorders "After only four applications of hydroquinone, I developed severe irritation, itching, rash, and subsequent brown blotchy spots on my face. My dermatologist said it was not the cream, that I had just not noticed the brown spots before. I definitely had an allergic reaction. Perhaps I am a rare case, but suggest a test patch for everyone. Thank you."

• Spo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2018

For Dermatological Disorders "I use the over-the-counter, 2% Skin Bleaching Cream made by Black & White; purchased online from Walgreen's. I had a spot of corporis tinea (ringworm) on my upper buttock. It was cured, but left a red spot that persisted for a year. Two weeks of morning and night application, followed by another two weeks of once a day, it cleared my spot completely. I did have some irritation, but it dissipated quickly when I discontinued use. Currently, I am trying it for age spots on my hands. I have done a once daily application for two weeks. The spots have lightened by about one-third."

• Fab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 5, 2019

For Dermatological Disorders "I’m suffering from post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation under my eyes due to filler, going through with the addition of three hyaluronidase injections to remove all filler present!!! My oculoplastic advises me to start using hydroquinone, so to be honest, the product from the first four uses started to reduce my dark spots, but unfortunately, I couldn’t keep using it because of its side effects: redness, irritation, huge wrinkles, and my skin got thinner to the point that I can even see my veins!!! I don’t know if it’s related to the sensitive area I used it for!!! And every time I want to restart using it, I face the same worse reaction!!!"

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 12, 2015

For Dermatological Disorders "I used the Obagi Nu Derm System for sun spots in 2007 and had amazing results, no one could believe my age. However, because my face had a burning sensation while I was on my computer (weird), I decided to stop using it. Today, 8 years later, I still get the burning face sensation when I'm on the computer or driving my car during the day, even with sunscreen on."

• Ube...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2017

Hydroquinone topical for Dermatological Disorders "While the hydroquinone active ingredient has been effective for me in the past, Melpaque from Stratus Pharma is an orange-tinted cream. The tint is from iron oxide, which is touted as the sunblock. However, unless you have the complexion of an Oompa Loompa, I'd recommend specifying that your pharmacy NOT choose this generic version to fill your prescription. In researching this cream, I found that the company has a questionable reputation. My prescription did not specify a tinted cream, and I will try to return it."

• Anonymous
• September 25, 2014

Hydroquinone topical for Dermatological Disorders "I have only been using it a week. But it has made my age spots darker! Not sure if I should keep using it or not."