Ingredients To Treat Hyperpigmentation

[@marleneromero5526]

A video with product recommendations that have these ingredients would be very much appreciated.

[@sweetbabyboo5]

I agree

[@nafichowdhury99]

Look in her channel. She'd done it❤

[@sarchakrya3887]

Her serum or mask has these, Pillowtalkderm, and you can check her youtube video from the past.

[@Glock19ATL]

Amen

[@yermom420]

Or you could just read the ingredients to products yourself which you should do. You should also learn what most things are especially in your food and skin products

[@shanygabrielle6407]

Could you please specify how to use the acids - does everything that isn't glycolic or lactic also exfoliate? Will using combinations of these acids over exfoliate and cause inflammation- please teach us how to use all of these acid without over exfoliate (from the girl who got her eyelids chemically burnt when used glycolic acid and salicylic twice a week no where near the eyelids)

[@Maria-dx7dh]

Since I’m young and don’t have spots I like tranexamic acid for daily use. It’s not irritating and amazing for sensitive skin but helps even out skin tone.

[@Wingedaura]

You look just like my sister, feels like I found her twin 😳 And I love your content ^^

[@b1tchycvnt]

just started my 12% hydroquinone ! hope to see results soon

[@melavashawaters6795]

Can I use azelaic acid w hydroquinone?

[@narmamajumder8407]

Hydroquinone shouldn't be used ...never ...i repeat never !!

[@fhgrl2]

I am one year into postpartum. I still have that pregnancy hyper pigmentation on my cheeks. Is it time to look into products or will it eventually go away?

[@hdjebbejs]

Yes more videos about hydroquinone especially for darker skin tones

[@diopfifi4937]

Obaji make 4% snd it works so well but is expensive

[@PrototypeM]

A detailed video with products recommendations please 🙏 ❤

[@TheAshley2196]

Can you talk about using all these ingredients in a daily and weekly routine? Which ones shouldn’t be used together and which ones could be used alternatively? Also is hydroquinone used as a spot treatment and how often should it be used to see a difference?

[@SB-rk2nc]

This.

[@juliagusieva1752]

Yes. Please 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@etherean369]

Aa a dark skinned person the horrors we've heard of hydroquinone growing up make it a bit tricky for me to use. But if it's regulated properly and won't whiten my skin, then I'll def try. Product reqs would be appreciated

[@bushrahussain4417]

Products that have most of these actives in it would be great to know or a routine that incorprates these and how to layer. Thank you.

[@diopfifi4937]

Unfortunately there is no cream with all those great ingredients. You may find 2 or 3 of them in one product. Imagine a body cream with all those ingredients? That could be great

[@rebonemasemola6597]

Would love a fully on video on the use of tretinoin and hydroquinone.

[@MiaKoo]

Yess do hydroquinone!!

[@shadowtouched16]

Ditto on hydroquinone. Specifically, how much to use. All my rx says is. 'Thin layet to.facr " ....um ....it is hard to spread on dry size. Do I use just a 'pea size' for face or 2 fingers like sunblock? Can I apply it after a serum, oil or moisturizer to help kt spread?

[@AliB1103]

Yes hydroquinone videos please because I am scared of it.

[@IndraniDasbeingindrani]

glycolic acid, lactic acid, tranexamic acid, azelaic acid, niacinamide, kojic acid, alpha arbutin, hydroquinone, retinol, liquorice root

[@mrs.jackson.]

Products that may help with rebound hyperpigmentation after stopping hydroquinone?

[@adan3420]

Why niacinamide max 5%? I use Ordinary niacinamide 10% with 1% zinc...

[@vargasdiana72]

So you mentioned a lot of great products is there all in one? If not how and when during the day is best to use them and how to layer them, plzzz.

[@yusrahashim5685]

Thank you Dr. Shereene . My question shall we look for products having all these ingredients ( even multiple products) or either of them. Eg. For a case with rosacea, post acne scars, wound healing scars.

[@miriamzarate8863]

Yes, please!

[@anulal5621]

Dr. Idriss’s line Pillow Talk derm I believe was specifically formulated to include a lot of what she referenced above

[@juliav601]

Which one would you recommend for rosacea prone skin?

[@lewanai47]

Talk abt hyperpigmentation treatments around mouth and sides of nose please forrr early 20's

[@istangalaxy8335]

Rice water can help pigmentation a lot. Its a home remedy thats easy to find

[@bintmoarzzem]

I too have pigmentation around nose and I'm in my early 20s

[@missknight9]

I would love a deep dive into this topic!! Also I have heard horror stories of hydroquinone and am terrified of it

[@brookenichols1836]

I wish you were my dermatologist but I’m located in Chicago! 😭

[@shadowtouched16]

Ditto on Portland OR. I can't even find one that I can in my insurance network, within 18mo or less. I got my rx for retinol and hydroquinone but when I asked for the my GP didn't k ow what it wS and had to research before approving. Then my pharmacy didn't know either, nor had it in stock and needed to order it in. My instructions a very very vague. Just says 'Apply a thin layer to face. " ugh

[@jeanetteb5383]

Which one is better: retinol or retin-A?

[@Noonereally91]

Can we get a link for an all in one? That's A LOT of things to remember and look for

[@cassandraanderson3314]

Some of them can't be used together anyway, but Dr. Dray does a kot of good product recommendationa.

[@Khyati-Shree]

Hi doc , I have used hydroquinone 2% for 5 years every single night , my skin was really glowy , even toned and after seeing the amazing result I wasn't able to stop using it somehow I did it , from past 4 years I am searching for an alternative which would provide me with the same result as hydroquinone.... Please talk about it ...Can I restart using it ...? Or is there any alternative..?

[@PiXie232]

Great video:) Thank you! I wish so much I would have had this information when I first started treating my melasma and really taking care of my skin. It took me well over a year and a half to finally understand all of these products and how I should use them, and what types etc. It was really difficult trying to figure it all out tbh. So thank you for doing these:) Will you please do some long form videos about which products to use for melasma etc? Thank you Dr Idriss❤

[@VeraAduongo]

A routine for dark-skinned people who have hyperpigmentation all over their faces? (I.e. their face is darker than their neck) What would you recommend then? ❤ from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@Trixyy-jy4mg]

Hello! There is a creator here on youtube who could be helpful to you its @RitaSpeaksSkin. She managed her hyperpigmentation using hydroquinone and Kojic acid soap, shes a black woman so could be closer to your experience

[@ibisriver]

Kojic acid works well for more pigmented skin

[@arabesquejacob8176]

Also check 2 great board certified dermatologists who cater to darker skins specifically 1) Dr. Alexis Stephens, she’s a black woman, so she speaks from experience and knowledge. 2) Dr.Vanita Rattan, she’s really good 👍 and she even created her own line of products. Hope that helps! Good luck! 😊

[@diopfifi4937]

The ordinary lactic acid or ordinary niacinamide serum will help you

[@wonder12374]

Hydroquinone should have never been removed from store shelves it works great

[@ashleyskidmore9360]

I've heard you mention using hydroquinone before for pigmentation or malasma in your own routine. I have actually never heard of it. Could you tell me or us more details about that prescription and what specifically it does for your skin and dark spots? Thank you! 💞

[@shyrissasmardon6911]

Good morning Doc! Can you please talk about how to cycle HQ. There is so much information on staying away from it and the scary possible side effects yet it is ranked Queen in Hyperpigmentation. If you could help us understand how to safely use it that would be amazing! I am trying to get rid of or at least lighten sun spots on my cheeks. I have been consistent with prescription retinol, finacea and vit C and tinted sunscreen for about 4 months and have the prescription for HQ but I am a little nervous to know when I should start using it and how to cycle safely. My Dr didn’t even mention cycling…I only learned that from you! So I’m waiting to feel more comfortable. Thank you for being so generous with all of your knowledge to not only help us save time and money, but to educate us and keep us safe! Love you dearly! Love from Canada 🇨🇦❤️🥰🙏🏾😘

[@sunnywantosme]

A dozen names but which one to use

[@Nina-BSunshine]

Hydroquinone is The Best for hyperpigmentation, brown spots!!! Works super fast, like magic! Unfortunately, I am allergic to it 😢

[@chronicskeptic]

Doc can you please review cos de baha hydroquinone serum 🙏🏻 please pretty please❤ thank you

[@seriouslymcnope]

Acids for hyperpigmentation that's safe for Rosacea?

[@cececola]

What's your opinion about Mandelic acid and Bakuchiol as gentler alternatives?

[@francescaicaza5148]

I need a video about products for hyperpigmentation that are safe for pregnant women

[@nikkipassanisi9834]

Agreed with many until Hydroquinone mentioned. NOT A FAN

[@sherrishah]

What is your take on vichy b3 5%niacinamide? It also has glycolic acid up to 2% and I wonder if it's alright to use it every night. Thanks!

[@fabiolabolivar9850]

--- My derm prescribed Triluma (fluocinolone acetonide 0.01%, hydroquinone 4% & tretinoin 0.05%) . . .as soon as I stopped it after 12wks, the melasma came back faster & more furiously than before 😢

[@fabiolabolivar9850]

--- My derm prescribed Triluma (fluocinolone acetonide 0.01%, hydroquinone 4% & tretinoin 0.05%) . . .as soon as I stopped it after 12wks, the melasma came back faster & more furiously than before 😢

[@karisuzanne4382]

I have a terrible problem with skin purging when I use AHAs or BHAs, so what do I use instead for hyperpigmentation?

[@chantalboucher3220]

My dermatologist refuses to give me a Rx for VitA. I don’t think I have sensitive skin. I have pale skin (blond). I have been using SkinMedica 0.25 to 0.5% every other day without any skin irritation and also for the past year red light therapy 3x per week. What else can I do to clear my skin of the background sun spots? Or what other angle may I take to get that Rx ? Thank you ! Ps from Canada.

[@fromnaras]

Product recommendations, please, especially for hyperpigmentation after hormonal cystic acne. I am already using tretinoin and vitamin C.

[@whitecross7648]

I'll keep using my sweet Queen Bee, retinol. It really works after a few weeks. I couldn't believe my eyes. So happy! ❤❤

[@farmanguliyev]

is there any product that contains all these ingredients for treating hyperpigmentation?

[@susy1608]

Wait should we really be using all that. I’ve always heard you say keep it simple 🤦‍♀️ not simple. Sounds like a laundry 🧺 list 😂 😊

[@fathemaBaqiri]

Hello I used a retinol serum off 0.2% from 1 year.When I swithch to retinol ointment of 0.025% within a 2 days my skin burns it hurts a lot How to treat my skin

[@xyphra91]

Hi Dr, if you had to narrow it down to 3 or 4 products for the budget-limited person, what would you recommend? I've got melasma on my cheeks 😢

[@belkomtu]

Is Finecea 15% the best form of Azaleic Acid?

[@tracibrennan8177]

My melasma gets worse every time I stop hydroquinone. Other doctors say not to use it but it's all that works... please help!!!

[@michellenieto2921]

Should we be using toner’s before retinol?and how long between retinol and saylic washes or enzyme peels?😅

[@bsahle]

Does hydroquinone cause skin cancer. I have read a study back in 2022 that suggested that

[@ikrima99]

How to use hidroquinon correctly? Do i have to stop all my regimen? What active ingredients shouldn’t be used at the same time and the same period with hidroquinon?

[@mamamel1473]

But I hear & see so often hydroquinone should be avoided?? So what’s the bottom line? Yay or nay?

[@ilovereadingbookable]

How to treat body pigmentation with hydroquinone???

[@springa1930]

I use rétinol, vitamine C, glycolic acid, niacinamide. I didnt want to put to much active in my routine. Or should i azelaic or alpha arbutin.

[@NitaLink81]

Seems like otc hydroquinone doesn't do shit. I'll have to try a prescription some time.

[@jessivickers3828]

Glycolic acid broke me tf out. Now I'm full of spots like dalmatian

[@godlovesusall8115]

Niacinamide helps too? Girl you just saved me a trip to the pharmacist. My scars aren't horrible, you'd need to be with your nose in my face to notice, so I obviously don't need strong stuff. I'm more for the long run of things.

[@shauryanagaria8599]

oh god.mam I don't know to start with , I was prescribed hydroquinone for hyperpigmentation around my mouth. which got okay.but I became really really sensitive and thats when my skin got destroyed. I used sunscreen always but my god I am still not able to make my skin that resilient

[@b.K.t.A]

Where does thiamidol sit (the Eucerin pigmentation cream)

[@amgp634]

Can you elaborate on Hydroquinone? When I went to med school it was a nono, specially on the face. The reason was because of a risk of getting worst hyperpigmentation after its use.

[@tanisgeorgetti1439]

I definitely would like to know more about hydroquinone 2% I have a product from Zo skin health that I’ve been nervous to try because people have told me you’ll get splotches on your skin but I’m fair skinned as it is but I’m nervous should I spot treat with it or should I do it all over?!

[@yashikasadiwal2129]

A detailed video on hydroquinone plzz , esp for brown skin

[@lourainevillalon3852]

here in the philippines, there is a brand named RDL, and they offer 3step antihyperpigmentation skincare. they are inexpensive, just below $2, and contains hydroquinone and tretinoin as its active ingredients, but i'm scared to use it on my brown skin, especially that it is tropical in here and i am sweaty af. i'm also worried that i might misuse it too as i've heard bad cases from it, but really great results from others do you think it's a good idea to start using it?

[@sahitya5351]

Hey I got a small reaction for hydroquinone. How can I reduce it? Please let me know what I can do

[@priyanka3714]

What should be the routine of layering and everything doctor

[@emmysapphire2525]

Do you have to speak in that condescending tone? I watch these to learn, not to feel like I’m being talked down to or reprimanded.

[@2023inbox]

Hi Dr Shireen , what is helped for dark underarms ? . Thank you

[@thedareneewilliams8360]

You rattle off products so fast that you are educated on AND then we don't know how to use them when to use them or even the names of them all I kept hearing was acid this acid Acid!!?? We are left hanging here with no further information.. Nor use information

[@OppLisa]

I understand that you are an educated dermatologist, but why do you talk down to us when you explain things?

[@jenniferheyboer2479]

any product suggestions for breastfeeding moms desperate to fight sun spots formed during pregnancy

[@mirinaxo1663]

Do you think it’s okay to use Finacea if you have some mild breakouts still?

[@danrone121]

Thats alot of acids to put in one face per day/week/month? Like is there a simple routine that can deal with this?

[@rya.]

Please make a video about hydroquinone

[@shadowtouched16]

Can i use hydroquinone to lighten the red and brownish pigment from a skin graph on my leg?

[@cristinitaandco]

If Inuse tretinoin every night and vit c during the day.. when should I use the acids you mentioned?? No idea how to incorporate them

[@MakeupandMentalHealth]

Thank you so much!! 🎉🎉🎉 cheers for the other girlies on the list. No shade to vitamin C, but she just isn’t it for some of us 😅

[@istangalaxy8335]

Vitamin c serum really helps my pigmentation in acne less visible. Swear.

[@rymrym2984]

Hydroquinone is illegal in Europe 😞😞😞

[@user-cp5ii9bi9h]

Hydroquinone literally changed my fucking life. I’m not even exaggerating 💀 for some reason my skin ends up very oily using retinol and various other hyperpigmentation shit. But hydroquinone after washing my face & simply using moisturizer+sunscreen afterwards made my dark spots disappear in like a 2-3 week time period. My skin was so hydrated & clear dude 😭 I’ve been meaning to get more recently but have been putting it off & ended up using some retinol to make myself feel like I was doin SOMETHING but the sebaceous filaments went CRAZY ON MY NOSE IN THAT TIME PERIOD.

[@haripriyajoe]

May I know whether you're a person of color? Because I really wanna know if hydroquinone suits me

[@diopfifi4937]

Which brand did you use?

[@Anne7_]

Hi may I know what skin type you are? Light/fair/medium/dark? And what brand of hydroquinone did you use? Thank you!

[@RMcC104]

What are your thoughts on the LaRoche Posay skincare line?

[@msf8297]

nope. i will not put hydroquinone on my melanin unless a black dermatologist says so. and for now, none of them recommend it

[@nidhisanghavi8028]

Can we use vitamin C and glycolic acid on same day, like at morning and evening separately!?

[@wendy8561]

Please please give us more information please we all need help out here you are genius of skin care God bless you❤

[@sammychem5920]

Please do not recommend hydroquinone. Banned in many countries for a reason.

[@yashikasadiwal2129]

Recommend Products with most of these activites

[@norml.hugh-mann]

Lysergic acid has the coolest effect on skin..at least our perception of it

[@IndraniDasbeingindrani]

Can I mix all of these ingredients together and apply them at night?

[@namirasayyed1453]

Retinol based eye Cream makes my eyes peel and burn... help

[@bintmoarzzem]

Why niacinamide is suggested max 5%?

[@TrishaQuinn-c2e]

Where do you get a prescription for this??

[@banjiajiboye7886]

You always look like someone farted around you 😂

[@midnightskyler6028]

Which of the acids r good for mild senstive dry skin

[@writechoice60]

Are steroids safer? The ones in triple creams?

[@Saanvi-nu7hc]

is niacinamide 10% bad for the skin?

[@jaydesignstudio]

What about AHA BHA exfoliants?

[@divyanshibudakoti9488]

I use 10% niacinamide, is it not recommended?