Product for fading a brown mark left over from a scar?
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Sun Nov 27, 2005 10:30 am

I have a scar on my leg that's turned brown.

I think there's a chemical called Hydroquinone (sp?) that does what I need.

Can anyone recommend a good product containing this ingredient?

Thanks.

Mon Nov 28, 2005 4:33 am

I get good results from Eldoquin Forte, which as 4% hydroquinone. There are also spot lighteners that don't contain hydroquinone, for those whose skin can't tolerate it (always good to do a spot/patch test)Estee Lauder Cyber White is ok, and is sans hydroquinone.

I find, however, that products with hydroquinone act much much faster.

PS: Eldoquin Forte is also way less expensive

G'luck,Anne

free skin care · Mon Nov 28, 2005 4:51 am

Look at the ingredients in the skin lightening products at your local drug store or department stores. The key is chosing one with at least a 1% to 2% concentration of hydroquinone for effectiveness. Since you are treating your leg and not your face, a higher concentration is probably fine.
Reviva Labs has a lightening product which is under $10 and can usually be found at the Vitamin Shoppe if you have one of those stores near you. Good Luck!

free skin care · Mon Nov 28, 2005 12:57 pm

Vitamin C helps very much with hyperpigmentation. Regular sunscreen use is imperative, too.

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