please help..

[giaziss]

i got this scar on my left thigh from a motor accident.. and it's big.. i want to get rid of it.. but, how? i'm so desperate.. please help..

[Ellbell777]

What are the side effects of 4% hydroquinone for red scars?  Im very fair and the Hydroquinone is making them much much redder.  Normal

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Hydroquinone 2% is available over the counter and hydroquinone 4% is available on prescription.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.

[giaziss]

can i buy hydroquinone cream without any medical prescription?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

The lesion that you have described sounds like a scar with post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The treatment for post inflammatory hyperpigmentation includes various skin creams like hydroquinone, azelaic acid, corticosteroids, tretinoin cream and laser treatment.Apply hydroquinone cream on this scar and it should go away in a few days to months.If it still persists then you can go in for laser treatment, Chemical peeling or microdermabrasion. Avoid picking, harsh scrubbing, and abrasive treatments unless prescribed by a dermatologist during this period.

I hope that helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.Kind regards.