Finally, a good statement on Hydroquinone :
Skin lightening and tanning products are the basis of multi-billion-rand industries. Some products claim to be totally natural, while many contain potentially harmful ingredients that could scar and cause permanent damage to the skin.
Hydroquinone, a chemical used in photo processing and rubber production, can remove the entire outer layer of the skin.
Umhlanga dermatologist Dr Ishaan Ramkisson said creams with these chemicals caused itching, burning and blistering and eventually led to darker skin patches where the creams had been administered.
“There is also evidence that the long-term effects of such creams may cause skin cancer. Creams containing hydroquinone should not be used at all.
“We use hydroquinone to treat pigmentation, but under the strictest (control),” he said.
Nice post.
ReplyDeleteDoctors also suggested that use cheapest hydroquinone 4 to remove dark patches on skin.