Melanin-rich skin requires specific care, and these experts weigh in on five skin-care treatments that are safe and effective for people of color.
, which classified it as a prescription drug — prior to that, you could only purchase products with a max of 2 percent hydroquinone. But it can still be prescribed by dermatologists for short-term treatment to effectively reduce hyperpigmentation by inhibiting tyrosinase.
Though it can work magic on hyperpigmentation, it may actually darken your skin if you use it incorrectly, says Dr. Boakye, which is why only dermatologists can prescribe it. "When used continuously for months to years, one can develop a paradoxical darkening of the skin, a condition called ochronosis," Dr. Ofodile says. She recommends using it for less than 12 weeks at a time and then taking a 12-week break after.
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