Hi Skdody,

I have used (& previously recommended) hydroquinone. But it's highly toxic. However, I've now learned there are FAR better products that are not harmful. So, I no longer recommend hydroquinone.

And it sounds like it is too strong for your skin. SO PLEASE STOP USING IT ASAP! Instead, look for quality natural, non-toxic lightening products with B3 niacinamide etc. Or you can buy pure B3 Niacinamide [Edited link out] and add a VERY SMALL sprinkle to a carrier oil (like grapeseed oil) and apply it to your skin evenly. Just don't get it near your lips or it will lighten them!

Buy a reputable product with a safe amount of B3. It's best not to use this alone, it is a strong product & could damage your skin otherwise. And there are other quality natural lightening products out there, so try those instead and throw away the hydroquinone!!

~ Peace ~

Every time I've used hydroquinone, my skin turned red, too. One time it even scabbed over since the product basically burned my skin. IMO, turning red isn't a good sign. Your skin might be very sensitive like mine. There are way better ways to fade your marks than hydroquinone.

Never tried this but this might be good?? http://www.mederma.com/products or this http://www.civantskincare.com/index.php/products.html
??? Of course, you can try beta glucan liquid from New Directions too...this is suppose to help rebuild the skin.

I used 4% hydroquinone cream once overnight for my red/brown marks and it turned very red.

It's been 2 days since I used the cream and the redness got bit lighter but its still there.

I haven't gone outside since I used the cream and always wore suncream even at home.

So my question is will the redness completely disappear? and approx how long will it take to disappear?

When I had the 100%ablative CO2 smoothbeam laser done on my skin, I had hyperpigmentation from the laser for neartly 4-5 months. In that time I did a lot of experimenting with hydroquinone ,retinoids and other bleaching agents. What I have found is my redness went away faster when I applied nothing, except for a light moisturizer at night. Everything else irritated the skin and ultimately made my lasered area much more prominent.

Thanks all. Redness was mostly all gone after 5 days. I won't be using hydroquinone anymore. I think it does more harm to my skin than good.

aquasea - I'm don't know about mederma but I have used Meladerm previously for about a year. I didn't see much improvement with it

hey guys!

same thing for me

my doctor prescribed me hydroquinone cream knowing that this cream hast side effects such as redness or irritation... and last morning when i woke up redness is shown to the zone i applied cream.

I am so embarassed to go out.

How long will it take for the redness to go away?

Please i need some answers

I have the same
Do u still have redness to your face?
...

I also face this problem...i'll share with a homemade remedy for redness..which is very effective..
Ingrediants..
Cucamber,mint,tomato,alovera jel,poppies powder,almond powder,yoghurt..
And chopped the ingrediants..apply on your face And Keep it dry completely...i asure u this remedy totally disapper ur redness...apply it twice a day..u see the result after thefrst application..
This work for me...i hope also work for u...thanks