Is hydroquinone (facial skin lightener) safe?
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it is reccomended by most dermatologists, but i don't trust it.....If you want to get rid of those marks safely use cocoa butter.......or shea butter. please read the link below regarding hydroquinone......good luck
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There's a new topical ointment called Taclonex which was just approved by the FDA, and will be available in the US in June or so.  It's a combination of Dovonex and Diprosone, so I don't know it will be any more effective.  \n\nI've had luck with Dovonex, and sunlight or light therapy treatments.  Seems like something will work for a while, then stops, so I just switch to something else if it quits working.  \n\nI would recommend staying away from the systemic drugs if possible, since they can be very bad on your liver and health. \n\nAlso, from my personal experience, while sunlight and UV light therapy helps a lot, it will damage your skin as you grow older.  So if you use it, do it in moderation and moisturize the heck out of your body.  I've recently had to have some skin cancer removed and trust me, it's no fun.\n\nGood luck.
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i have fair skin to,l liked the Johnston's Holiday skin,colour built up slowly and never streaked,just give your knees,ankles,elbows and inside of your arms a little wipe with a dry face cloth once it has dryed and you should be ok!\nHappy tanning!\nOh!and it's also a great moisturiser
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Warning for Blood Drug Hydroxyurea\n\nRisk of Serious Skin Complications, Including Gangrene, Says Maker By Miranda Hitti\nWebMD Medical News  Reviewed By Louise Chang, MD\non Friday, January 27, 2006  \n\nJan. 27, 2006 -- Drug company Bristol-Myers Squibb is alerting doctors about the risk of serious skin complications, including ulcers and gangrene, with its drug hydroxyurea.\n\nClick here for more details\nhttp://www.webmd.com/content/article/117/112803.htm\n\n\nWhat should my health care professional know before I take hydroxyurea? (Back to top) \nThey need to know if you have any of these conditions:\n•bleeding problems\n•blood disorders\n•dental disease\n•having intramuscular injections\n•infection (especially virus infection such as chickenpox or herpes)\n•kidney disease\n•an unusual or allergic reaction to hydroxyurea, other chemotherapy, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives\n•pregnant or trying to get pregnant\n•breast-feeding\n\nhere is more details\nhttp://www.drugdigest.org/DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,332|Hydrea,00.html\n\n\n\nDaily administration of oral hydroxyurea (Hydrea) is the first effective pharmacological intervention documented to provide clinically significant prevention of complications in sickle cell disease. Treatment with Hydrea has recently been shown to reduce pain events, hospital admissions and the need for blood transfusions by 50%. Hydrea has been demonstrated to reduce mortality by 40%.  Hydroxyurea increases hemoglobin F concentration, thus preventing the formation of hemoglobin S polymers. It also reduces the reticulocyte, monocyte and neutrophil counts which could also provide clinical benefit. It is used in doses starting at 10-15 mg/kg/day and increased slowly until a favorable response is obtained or toxicity signs appea\n\nHere you Find everything about it.\n\nhttp://www.scinfo.org/hydrea.htm\n\nFor more information you can contact me any time
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in america, we love tanned people, so you can either get the rest of your body tan, or try to lighten those areas.  You can either go surgical or topical.  surgical would be Michael Jackson's way of lightening, and a really good topical cream is the line by Shiseido-its designed for asians in asia, who like to have fair skin, that should help without going surgical.  just stay out of the sun for a while too-i tan great, but fade if i get out of the sun for like a week.
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Hi Hermes\n\nHere is the answer.\n\nHydration for Resplendent Skin \nNicholas V. Perricone MD - "We must drink eight to 10 glasses of pure water a day. Diet sodas and coffee don’t count, though I’m allowing tea (green or black) as part of the 8 to 10 daily glasses. When we decrease inflammation in the body, the brain works better, mood is elevated, skin becomes more radiant, dark circles and puffiness under the eyes resolve, skin becomes more toned, and even fine lines can diminish. We must remember that the skin is a reflection of our internal health. Therefore, if our skin improves, all other vital organs also improve. This decreases our risk of every disease from which we suffer." Nicholas V. Perricone MD, is the author of  “The Wrinkle Cure.” \n\nBatmanghelidji MD - "Drinking water enables the skin to better shed toxins and thus keeps it cleaner. When the skin is dehydrated it cannot shed toxins from the body and skin rashes or breakouts can occur. Use 1/4 tsp. of sea salt for every quart of water you drink.  Use a good sea salt, one with at least 80 minerals,  liberally with food.  As long as you drink the water, you can use the salt.  Some put it in their  water, some lick it off their hand, some season their foods after cooking. It's up to you. Make sure you take potassium daily (banana, orange juice,etc) "  \n\nBest of health to you\n\nCheers
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I my self burn not tan, but I have found Jergens Natural Glow daily moisturuzer to go the best job. The one for fair skin tone is the one I start with than I use the one for meduim skin tone. It really does a great job for me. I end up looking like I hung out by the pool all day. It does take a week to get the results I want. But it is not harmful to the skin. I hope this hepls you. Good luck.
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Hydro cortical steroids are known to cause skin atrophy of the skin.. meaning they brake down fat cells causing a "thinning" of the face. they are also known to change pigmentation of skin in colored people. However, such a low dosage used moderately will take YEARS to have any ill effect, and that is assuming you use it everyday for years.
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Likely not cosmetics unless it's causing an allergic reaction-if that were the case, you'd likely have some symptoms, dryness, peeling, inflammation, etc. \n\nLook to your ethnicity. Mediterreans, African Americans etc have more melanin in the skin (one of the things melanin does is give color) and as one grows older, these changes do seem to occur. \n\nThis information comes from just being around for a while and being a person of color myself as well as being a medical professional. \n\nIf you are of a lighter skinned ethnicity and the darkness is significant, a visit to a dermatologist may give you a better answer.
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Likas Papaya and Biolink works better. Use Magic Cream for dark pigmentations and scars. It really works.
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Yes...it is. I used to get shots for a cyst on my foot and the injection area turned almost white (about the size of a quarter).  The same can happen from long term topical corticosteroid use, but much less lightening.  I used them for eczema and the areas are a bit lighter than other places on my body.
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I use Facial Bleach ....Joleen has a really good bleach just for face, it's multiple uses and you can find that at walmart. \n\nIf you aspire to have a silky-smooth, hairless face, try some of the methods below. \n \n   \n  Steps:  \n1.   Shave it, but remember that this is a temporary method of facial hair removal that is not recommended for women. Regrowth tends to occur rapidly.  \n  \n2.   Tweeze it. Tweezing is a good, although somewhat painful way to remove small areas of unwanted facial hair. Because the hair is plucked out at the root, it takes longer for regrowth to appear.  \n  \n3.   Use depilatory creams, gels and lotions, which contain a chemical that alters the structure of the hair for easy removal. This chemical can be irritating to skin, so use only a product especially formulated for the face. Always do a skin test on a small area of the face before using the product, and follow directions exactly to avoid irritation or chemical burns.  \n  \n4.   Consider waxing every 4 to 6 weeks, in which you apply hot or cold wax to the area of unwanted hair. The hair becomes affixed to the wax and the wax is then pulled off the skin, taking the hair with it. Test a small area of your skin for an allergic reaction before using, and do not use wax on sunburned or irritated skin.  \n  \n5.   Think about electrolysis, a permanent hair removal method in which an electrical current is used to destroy the hair root. Several treatments may be required over a period of time, as each hair follicle must be destroyed individually.  \n  \n6.   Laser it. Hair removal by laser must be done by a licensed professional. It can be expensive and time-consuming, and it may not be permanent. It is best to discuss your situation with a professional. You can find one by looking in the yellow pages under "Hair Removing."  \n  \n  \n  Tips:  \n You may wish to discuss hair removal options with your physician before proceeding.  \n  \n Consider using a lotion containing alpha-hydroxy acid after any of the above treatments. It exfoliates the skin, which helps to prevent ingrown hairs.  \n  \n If all else fails, bleaching the hair is a safe and easy option.
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condition hair, lotion face and body
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If you aren't looking for "instant tan" I have found that Jergen's Natural Glow gave me enough color without being too noticable. It's a moisterizer and gradually colors your skin. Pretty cool. It only costs about $6 or $7 for a 7.5 oz tube. My only complaint is it doesn't dry very fast and it does stain clothing. You can check out more info at the web site below. Good Luck!
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I have it. There is no cure, only treatment. I use MetroGel 1% on my face and avoid triggers like alcohol.  Many light skinned people age 30-50 get it and it can be mild or quite severe. It's also very misdiagnosed at first because it only appears as flushing at first.  As it progresses, it is easier for dermatologists to diagnose it.\n\nThere are many herbal and natural remedies people use to help control it. One of them is Burdock in tincture form.
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Hi DOnald\n\nHere is the answer.\n\nHydration for Resplendent Skin \nNicholas V. Perricone MD - "We must drink eight to 10 glasses of pure water a day. Diet sodas and coffee don’t count, though I’m allowing tea (green or black) as part of the 8 to 10 daily glasses. When we decrease inflammation in the body, the brain works better, mood is elevated, skin becomes more radiant, dark circles and puffiness under the eyes resolve, skin becomes more toned, and even fine lines can diminish. We must remember that the skin is a reflection of our internal health. Therefore, if our skin improves, all other vital organs also improve. This decreases our risk of every disease from which we suffer." Nicholas V. Perricone MD, is the author of “The Wrinkle Cure.” \n\nBatmanghelidji MD - "Drinking water enables the skin to better shed toxins and thus keeps it cleaner. When the skin is dehydrated it cannot shed toxins from the body and skin rashes or breakouts can occur. Use 1/4 tsp. of sea salt for every quart of water you drink. Use a good sea salt, one with at least 80 minerals, liberally with food. As long as you drink the water, you can use the salt. Some put it in their water, some lick it off their hand, some season their foods after cooking. It's up to you. Make sure you take potassium daily (banana, orange juice,etc) " \n\nhttp://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/skin.htm\n\nBest of health to you
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Depends on what you mean by safe. I had it done and am no worse off, but it can cause the treated spot to become lighter (usually indicates the collagen is rebuilding) or even darker. This could be permanent. Different lasers and treatment administrators can mean different results, for better or worse. Make sure your provider has worked with your type of skin before, and even then, I would try a small spot (a sample treatment) to see if your skin will react negatively. \n\nOn the plus side, the laser did eliminate a cycle of hair growth.\n\nTips: \n\n1-Ask questions from the office like should you shave prior to treatment and do they use a cooling gel or spray.\n\n2-Wear clothing that covers the area, so you don't get a lot of looks when you leave. \n\n3-Take a pain killer before you go, preferrably at least 30 minutes before. It hurts. Imagine snapping a rubber band several times in one small area--or large area, if you mean legs or other.