Hydroquinone is a skin-bleaching agent which is used to lighten areas of darkened skin such as freckles, melasma, age spots, and acne scars. Hydroquinone works by decreasing the formation of melanin in the skin. Melanin is the pigment in skin that gives it a brown color.

Don't use hydroquinone topical creams unless otherwise recommended by a dermatologist. Hydroquinone topical creams lighten the affected areas and results can be appeared after 1 month of treatment.

Hydroquinone Usage:

It is always better to test for your skin sensitivity to hydroquinone by applying the cream to a small portion of the affected area. If no redness and itching occur in 24 hours ...you can begin the treatment.

Apply on clean and dry skin only and wash your hands after applying the cream.

Don't over apply the cream.

Don't apply near mouth and eyes.

Hydroquinone Side effects:

For few of the patients, it may result into severe burning, itching or swelling. If this happens to you stop using the cream and immediately contact your doctor. Generally the expected results will come in three months. If you don't see the results by that time...It is advisable to stop using it and contact your doctor.

You shouldn't use hydroquinone, if you are pregnant or if you have any allergetic reactions to drugs or liver or kidney diseases.