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Hi,

Thank you so much for providing patients with the opportunity to ask questions.  I have type IV skin in the Fitzpatrick scale (Hispanic heritage) and would like to know whether you have treatments that can help lighten my skin color. I have tried 10% HQ mixed with 0.01% tretinoin with little success.  I'm not looking for my skin to be bleached white, but rather get a nice lightening effect.  I know that there's a lot of people, mainly of Asian and Hispanic interested in having lighter skin and I'm one of them.  Do you offer any services aimed at achieving this type of result?

Thank you in advance for your answer.

Posted on November 07, 2007 4:09 PM in General

Answer

Hyperpigmentation, whether it is melasma, which this might be, can be difficult to treat. 

It is definitely important to use an outstanding broad spectrum sun block every single day.  Unfortunately, lasers don’t have much or any role in melasma or hyperpigmentation. 

 

There is one procedure that the aestheticians at my office have found to be helpful with both skin conditions.  Cosmelan, which is the combination of a home skin care and an in-office treatment system, is a treatment that I have, surprisingly, seen better results with than other treatments over the years. 

 

I wish you the best of luck and feel free to call the aestheticians at the office if you have any questions at (310) 275-2467. 

 

Dr. Amron 


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