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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Hydroquinone
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Hydroquinone
by april, Oct 28, 1999 12:00AM
I am currently using Tazorac 0.1% for acne (everynight at bedtime) and hydroquinone for uneven pigmentation (twice a day - morning and night). Since the Tazorac causes extremely dry skin, peeling and irritaion when you first begin treatment, I would like to use a vitamin E moisturizer during the day to ease the irritation and peeling. Will using a vitamin E moisturizer with the hydroquinone lessen the effects of the hydroquinone? Which one should I apply first? Also, when applying Tazorac and hydroquinone at night, which one should I apply first? Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Oct 28, 1999 12:00AM
, Oct 28, 1999 12:00AM
April:
Vitamin E shouldn't counteract Tazorac. I'd apply the Tazorac first.
I suspect you'd get the same Vitamin A benefit from Retin-A, with less irriation, than with Tazorac.
Best.
Dr. R
Vitamin E shouldn't counteract Tazorac. I'd apply the Tazorac first.
I suspect you'd get the same Vitamin A benefit from Retin-A, with less irriation, than with Tazorac.
Best.
Dr. R
