Although topical retinoids, like tretinoin gel or cream, have not been extensively ... but I’ve also seen formulations that include hydroquinone (a lightening agent typically used to treat ...

Treatment consists of sun protection, 4% hydroquinone cream twice daily, with adjunctive tretinoin 0.05% to 0.1% cream at bedtime. Sunbathing is contraindicated, since this can result in the ...

While there have been age-long controversies surrounding the use of hydroquinone, experts have agreed that it is an effective lightening agent for clearing dark spots. It should, however ...