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Dark spot above upper lips. How to remove it?
I pluck hair from upper lips using tweezer. I also have a habit of pressing against the area above my upper lip when I have nothing to do. In the end, there is a dark spot at the area, as shown in the picture. How can I remove it?
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MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
It is not advisable to use hydroquinone cream without a dermatologist’s prescription because it has plenty of side effects and may have malignant potential as well. So it is better to use it under medical supervision.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
It is not advisable to use hydroquinone cream without a dermatologist’s prescription because it has plenty of side effects and may have malignant potential as well. So it is better to use it under medical supervision.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
Doctor, this look cheap. Will this work? It states that it contains hydroquinone 2%.
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http://***.****.***.sg/MOVATE-HQ-SKIN-LIGHTENING-CREAM-W-HYDROQUINONE-53-GMS-/230564798284?pt=US_Skin_Care&hash=item35aebb9f4c
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These hyperpigmented spots are due to post inflammatory hyperpigmentation which is common after a skin inflammation. The treatment for post inflammatory hyperpigmentation includes various skin creams like hydroquinone, azelaic acid, corticosteroids, tretinoin cream and laser treatment. If it still persists then you can go in for laser treatment, Chemical peeling or microdermabrasion.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.