How Do You Treat Hyperpigmentation With Bleaching?
Hyperpigmentation is when the skin gets darker in one area than it is on the surrounding skin. There are many causes of hyperpigmentation, including sun damage, acne, prescription medication, disease and skin trauma. The least invasive way to treat hyperpigmentation is by bleaching. There are many skin bleaching products on the market, and they are available both over the counter and by prescription. See a doctor to determine what caused your hyperpigmentation. If you have a disease or a drug interaction that is causing the problem, skin bleaching creams may not be indicated. Try over-the-counter skin bleaching creams available from drugstores, estheticians, department stores and online shops to treat mild hyperpigmentation, like the type that is caused by acne and sun damage. These products usually contain 2 percent hydroquinone, a melanin blocker. Get a prescription for bleaching cream with a higher concentration of hydroquinone, usually 4 percent, to treat moderate to severe hyperpi
