You must have been a star at med school. You're just talking about from the top of your head with no notes! I'm blown away-- even if you had to brush up a bit on the topic, it's incredible. Such a wealth of information!!
I have been researching this topic for years with so many confusing advice from doctors. This is the most comprehensive and definitive answer analysis of hydroquinone. Thank you so much!
OMG Dr. you have no idea how important this video is for me at this time... I have been suffering from melasma and have been prescribed hydroquinone but was very skeptic to use it because of all the fear mongering in the internet... This video has at last helped me a to trust my dermatologist and give it a try without prejudice...
Yay !!’ I’m not a rat . I’m relieved to hear the information you’ve gathered regarding HQ! I’ve had many concerns over this ... I’ll share/forward your Q&A video with my friends and my Dermatologist and PA . You’re the best !
Wow thank you for making this video! I’m from Canada and over here , the hydroquinone is always through a prescription in a compound with other ingredients ! I had it sitting there in my fridge in fear it might cause 1001 problems internally and externally because of the lack of information I had! But thank you! I have terrible melasma which has really affected me and my family doctor told me that the hydroquinone would definitely help! Now I’m going to try it out! Thank you!!!!!
My dermatologist prescribed me hydroquinone 4% yesterday 😳 and before I put it on my face …what I did was to see what Dr. Dray says about this cream. 😂😂 Thank you Dr. Dray for educating us. Best advice always! Sending hugs from LA
Thank you for all the details. Your videos are terrific. You've helped my skin do a 180 in just about a month! I stopped scrubbing so harshly and started wearing sunscreen. You rock.
Chase Murray too funny lol, I love her sense of humour and I’m sure she’s very approachable in real life for her students. @DrDray is fascinating, I’m new to her channel and take notes for future reverence also saving her videos to my favourites so all my bases are covered 🤪 some word I’m oblivious to I can barely say them let alone spell them, thank havens for the Oxford dictionary lol. 😝 don’t forget, sunscreen and subscribe, how adorable 😊
Thank you so much for ALL of this info. I am almost 50 yrs old and I have always had freckles and I just recently developed a couple age spots and was leary about trying Hydroquinone. Thank you again
Hello Dr. Dary:) Could you please do a Q&A about HIFU facial treatment? Is it safe? Who should pursue it? We would love to hear your discussions over this topic. Thanks! xoxo
Another great video Andrea! I am a dermatology PA. I have been for 1 year now. It's been my dream to work as a dermatology provider since I was a little girl. Your channel is so informative and helpful and has helped me grow in my practice. Plus, I love how much sunscreen you wear! Your're just like me, with tons of sunscreen and big hats! It's nice to see I'm not the only one out there being extra with my sun protection. Unfortunately, people still look at me like I'm nuts. LOL
OMG! Dr. Dray! This is awesome information! After many promptings from family, friends, etc, I decided to go to a dermatologist regarding the dark patch on my forehead. I explained that I noticed the patch spreads more when I'm in the sun. She prescribed a hydroquinone topical cream (4%), and a tretinoin topical cream (5%), because of my MELASMA. She also said I should use sunscreen. In the past, I was leery of using sunscreen because I have normal-to-oily skin. I know better now. Anywho, that appointment was in October, and I've been researching hydroquinone ever since, simply because of those fears you addressed.
You have done all that follow your channel a great service. It's very hard to sift legitimate substance induced health concerns from the often time hysteria created by unknowledgeable individuals. Thank you, Dr. Dray
Thank you for this video, Dr. Dray. As a melasma sufferer, I appreciate the reassurance that I'm not causing myself more harm in the future while trying to lighten my pigment problems today. I have been using hydroquinone off and on for years and it's the only thing that seems to help. It does make my face quite red so I am looking forward to your videos on how to use it properly to (hopefully) reduce some of the irritation I tend to experience. Thank you again.
@@vegetabrah1889 I am using HQ for last 2 years but I use for 6 weeks and then take break from it till my melasma returns. Unfortunately melasma has strong memory and connected with over all wellness ...even having not enough sleep can trigger it and ruined your weeks efforts in 24 hours...found HQ is the only solution for this...all the best .
This is by far the most informative video I have ever watched from a dermatologist! Given all of this evidence, is it reasonable to consider using hydroquinone while breast-feeding? I understand that no studies have been done to prove its safety, but again everything that you presented here seems to suggest that it should be relatively safe. I would truly appreciate your reply. Thank you!
Oh how much I appreciate Dr.Drayy! She busts every myth and answer all my questions in one video. I love that about her. And she comes with facts!!!!! Thank you DR.DRAY ❤❤❤❤We Love YOU
I have stopped doing all the dangerous stuff to my skin but I think it's late now because I already have developed melasma over my cheeks .. Its frustrating that there is no cure to this... My ultimate desire is to hear it from dr dray that we can cure melasma now .. It will be the happiest day of my life
Can you please do a video on how to use hydroquinone properly? I’m getting a lot of irritation with it and not sure whether to use it all over or just on certain areas. Love your videos! xx
Astonishing response! Thank you for a detailed analysis of this ingredient!! I’ve been looking into this for so long but i could not get a proper outcome, thank you!🥰❤️
I appreciate your channel so much! You gave excellent quality information here. I use a hydroquinone product currently on my hands and chest and I was a little worried when you previously mentioned the disfigurement (!). Your explanation of the complete scope of information makes me feel a lot better about using the product.
Thanking you for the video. I watched it in Feb 2020 and ordered triluma and applied it every night. It started to work on me even in the first week. I have been applied it for about 3 weeks, my over 15 years melasma has gone 70-80%. I have tried so many products. They never worked like this. Amazing!
Hi Andrea, I understand totally your intention to finish with the hydroquinone's demonization, it can be, I don't know a companies marketing strategy to outperform hydroquinone of the competition and then sell their skin bleachers?, it has happen before in the pharmaceutical industry, I only can buy hydroquinone as a skin bleach product in my country's pharmacies and your video gives calm to my life, because the message is "I can continue applying hydroquinone without any health danger". Thank you for so complete video.😊
Very informative and appealed to the human side of it. Which is a nice touch : laying awake at night worrying. And how hyperpigmentation lowers self esteem. :
Well, now you've let the cat out of the bag...people who can't get a prescription for hydroquinone are going to be placing slices of pears on their face or soaking in coffee!!!! Seriously thank you for another informative video; you are much appreciated. Have a great day!
You do realize that to get the same 2% concentration of Hydroquinone from something like a pear or coffee, you have to find some way to concentrate the crap out of it which may end up being detrimental to the skin. I think pears have like 4-15 ppm of Hydroquinone. 2% would be 20,000 ppm. It would be cheaper to just buy an over-the-counter Hydroquinone cream.
Thank you for covering this topic in a very scientific and logical manner. I have not used hydroquinone due to concerns that I needed addressed. You rock.
Hello Dr. Dray! Can you please do a "Dermatologist reacts to skin hack video" I don't know if you heard of these so called skin hacks some of them even put vagisil on their face and one puts black pepper and potato underneath the eyes apparently for dark circles. Just in case these are potential irritants, it would be great to get your point of view. If ther are indeed unsafe to please educate the impressionable people watching it. Also, note English is my second language so if the grammar is wrong or if I can't articulate myself well enough, that's the reason why. Happy Friday! 😊
I was just prescribed this at 4% for dark spots (sun or age, who knows). I have never heard of this product. Box says to use it twice a day and nurse told me night only. Idk why. And I was told to use sunscreen during the day. I am so glad you did this video, your knowledge and understanding is outstanding
This was super interesting and informative. I rarely watch 20+ min. long videos, but the way you explain things is just so knowledgeable! I was recently prescribed hydroquinone by my own Dermatologist after I've dealt with some hyper-pigmentation on my face from Pro-Active treatment back in high school back when they used to run the ads for all the teenagers like me to see, feel self-conscious, then run and go tell their parents. Pro-Active's products in exchange for that "gold fix all deal for just $19.99" (a load of bullsh*t) actually ending up burning and discoloring my skin. Fast forward to 5 years later I'm really happy with the way my skin looks and has healed now but, with the hydroquinone treatment I think my skin tone will finally be fully evened out again. I'm glad I found this video because it really helped to alleviate a lot of my concerns about what I was putting on my skin which I'm very careful of these days. Thank you Dr.Dray, definitely earned the sub!
I am currently using a cream called Nadinola and it has 2% hydroquinone in it, i noticed its fading my scars gently and i use sunscreen whenever i put it on. this video was informative i used to demonize it too without understanding it. Thank You!
Hey Dr please make a video on getting rid of melasma and hyperpigmentation on people of colour, living in harsh weather condition (up to 40°) Thank you. And is the effect of hydroquinone permanent???
Hello Dr Dray, l am sufering with melasma and l never quite realised the emotional impact it has on me until you mentioned it in this video. I am about to start a treatment with Tretinoin 0.025%/ Hydroquinone 4% cream and I have been very apprehensive of the effects the hydroquinone may have on my skin. You have been simply amazing in putting my mind to rest! 👍 Thank you very much for all your informative videos, your opinion l always one l rely on 👏 Please keep educating us! Catalina / UK
Catalina Randle Same here. I was just prescribed those creams this week for my melasma but have not yet started them. Im a bit nervous, because I have sensitive skin with rosacea. I was prescribed to use them both each night (not sure which one is supposed to go first), but I think I might start this routine by alternating the two each night until I know my skin can handle it. What do you do and how’s it going?
Rae8Anne , I stared my treatment on 9th June and I had no issues whatsoever! In general I don’t really have issues with my skin, I am not sensitive .... Having said that, the very first 2 days in my treatment I felt a slight tingling for an hour or so after applying the cream, but nothing major. My treatment is just one cream combining the 2 ingredients and I use it every night, this is what the dermatologist instructed. I do suggest keep a very very simple skincare routine , no acids , peels etc and must use sunscreen every day! Not sure if is what I want to see 😊 but I think there is a slight improvement in my melasma patches ( I have on forehead, cheekbones and upper lip ... typical places 🥺). I did quite a lot of research before starting the treatment 😊 just to try to avoid any unpleasant surprises. Let me know if there is anything else I can share from my experience 🤗 Good luck!
You read my mind Andrea! I was about to request you to do a video on Hydroquinone and here you are. Thank you very much for your videos and guidance on different products. I really enjoy watching your channel. Have a happy Friday!
Just bought the Banana Boat Simply Protect Sport SPF 50 yesterday and it's such a good one. Finding sunscreens that work with my tanned skin is pretty hard so I am happy for that😄
Thank you, I really appreciate the info. I support the use of Hydroquinone for melasma, coming from a point where I had it all over my face. Hydroquinone really works, it just takes a lot of patience and time, because one can see the results after 4 months. Also the one I used in the past had a strong smell, so it was not pleasant at all, but today I am doing great. It will never go away completely, especially if exposed to the sun, that’s why your channel is so important , spreading the message of the SPF’s use. I used it even before discovering you, but now, I am even more diligent with the multiple applications. Grazie😘
Dr. Dray, could you please talk about the Admire My Skin Retinoid cream? I am liking it more than Drunk Elephant. Your comments are always cautious and professional. THANK YOU!
Hi Dr. Dray, in a future Q&A I would love if you would discuss fluorouracil, which a family member has just had prescribed for suspicious areas on the face. Thank you!
This was really informative. I had no idea i was consuming so much hydroquinone. I generally drink 8-16oz of coffee, plus matcha and jasmine tea daily. Not going to change anything, but its nice to know. Thanks :)
I just found your channel and am enjoying your videos. My question is: do you recommend toner and (if so) what toners do you recommend? Or, rather, what ingredients should I be looking for/avoiding? Are they necessary? Toners have always been the only element of recommended skincare that I could never get on board with or find one that works well enough for me to use consistently. I apologize if you already covered this topic, but I did do a search of your channel and could not find anything specific on toners. Thank you!
@@contemplativegirl21 There are a couple of her videos in which she talks about how toners and serums are useless. lol. I dont think the two are specific "topics" but she just talks about it casually as she's showing us her skin care routine. Maybe check out one of her skin care routine videos? She gives a lot of information while just washing her face. Great stuff!
@@caseyjamie818 Tanning is even worse, but I don't see Asians going around telling us that we shouldn't tan. I only see this one way around. Stop virtue signalling!! If they want lighter skin they should go for that, who are you to tell them otherwise?
I'm glad I watched this. I have been thinking about using the Obagi nu-derm system. It has rave reviews on line and while I haven't spoken to my dermatologist about it, I noticed it does now say "hydroquinone free" and reviews aren't quite as good as they once were for the product. So, I guess this is a prescription now that you have to add back in?
Enjoyed:) Excellent video!! Thanks!! I have been using prescription hydroquinone for about eight weeks to lighten some dark spots!! I had a hard time trying to find a pharmacy that had it available, CVS, Tom Thumb grocery store and others said they were banned in Texas from ordering it!! Called my derm office and they said it is only available in Texas at Walmart, Costco and Sam’s!! I did get mine at Walmart!! Happy Friday;)
Hi Prescription hydroquinone 4% (Acella pharmaceuticals) 1oz(28.36 g) from Walmart pharmacy in Texas!! White tube with blue and yellow stripes!! Have a happy day!!
@@Stand-Alone-Complex I literally didn't got notification and even if i did my notifications were flooded with video notifications so i could have missed it, i am so sorry 😭 but it's working really good on me and i am a brown girl. I use 4% hydroquinone and so far it's a miracle ingredient for my dark spots and it didn't bleach my skin and nor did i have discoloration after done using it. It slowly helps to fade the spots and it has minimum reaction which is little bit redness and dryness. I did not have any bad reaction. I would recommend to be honest.
I didn't even know there was such a thing as hydroquinone (topical) and that we even regularly consumed it. I'm a big coffee drinker (a few liters a day).
As always, Andrea. Excellent video. Now I see why people were saying they weren't rats. Now the sales of fading creams will go up. They always seem to give extremely high does in animal studies. Thank.
You must have been a star at med school. You're just talking about from the top of your head with no notes! I'm blown away-- even if you had to brush up a bit on the topic, it's incredible. Such a wealth of information!!
Thanks Ms Carolyn :) Happy weekend
Agreed. This lady seems to know very well whatever she talks about. Subscribed!
i fucking love her. she's one of my favorite intellectuals
I’m ALWAYS thinking this while watching her videos. Such an intelligent woman!!!
Dr. Dray is a talking encyclopedia of dermatology!!! G.O.A.T. ❤️
I have been researching this topic for years with so many confusing advice from doctors. This is the most comprehensive and definitive answer analysis of hydroquinone. Thank you so much!
Thanks!
Shes not a doctor she's a LIVING LEGEND! ❤️
WE ARE SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU! Thanks a million!!
Thanks for always dispelling the fears that sadly continue to plague the use of certain topical ingredients. Cheers!
Thanks for watching :)
I love that derms have been coming up in TH-cam the last few years bc this saved me from a lot of misinformation. :D
OMG Dr. you have no idea how important this video is for me at this time... I have been suffering from melasma and have been prescribed hydroquinone but was very skeptic to use it because of all the fear mongering in the internet... This video has at last helped me a to trust my dermatologist and give it a try without prejudice...
ive been hearing bad things about it and she made me feel sooo much better!! just tried it for the first time today.
What about results n any side effects?
Yay !!’ I’m not a rat . I’m relieved to hear the information you’ve gathered regarding HQ! I’ve had many concerns over this ... I’ll share/forward your Q&A video with my friends and my Dermatologist and PA . You’re the best !
Glad you enjoyed and thanks!
Wow thank you for making this video! I’m from Canada and over here , the hydroquinone is always through a prescription in a compound with other ingredients ! I had it sitting there in my fridge in fear it might cause 1001 problems internally and externally because of the lack of information I had! But thank you! I have terrible melasma which has really affected me and my family doctor told me that the hydroquinone would definitely help! Now I’m going to try it out! Thank you!!!!!
I really like your vibe. Honest, straightforward, & highly knowledgable. You remind me a lot of my dermatologist! Instant subscribe. ❤
My dermatologist prescribed me hydroquinone 4% yesterday 😳 and before I put it on my face …what I did was to see what Dr. Dray says about this cream. 😂😂 Thank you Dr. Dray for educating us. Best advice always! Sending hugs from LA
Did u notice any difference?
Same
Hi did you get any difference from using hydroquinone on your skin please reply
Thank you for all the details. Your videos are terrific. You've helped my skin do a 180 in just about a month! I stopped scrubbing so harshly and started wearing sunscreen. You rock.
Thanks! Glad to hear things are going well Ms Liz
I love you so freaking much!!! you litterly talk about everything when it comes to skincare or acne. You are a blessing to youtube!
I do research in STEM and I love your videos for obvious reasons 🙂🙂
:)
“Again, you are not a rat” LMAO!!!!!😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 I love you
lol :)
Chase Murray too funny lol, I love her sense of humour and I’m sure she’s very approachable in real life for her students. @DrDray is fascinating, I’m new to her channel and take notes for future reverence also saving her videos to my favourites so all my bases are covered 🤪 some word I’m oblivious to I can barely say them let alone spell them, thank havens for the Oxford dictionary lol. 😝 don’t forget, sunscreen and subscribe, how adorable 😊
LMFAO
😂😂😂😂😂
A C lmao I love her
So glad I stumbled upon your channel! I love your sense of humor and I always learn something new from your videos.
Thanks!
Thank you so much for ALL of this info. I am almost 50 yrs old and I have always had freckles and I just recently developed a couple age spots and was leary about trying Hydroquinone. Thank you again
Hello Dr. Dary:) Could you please do a Q&A about HIFU facial treatment? Is it safe? Who should pursue it? We would love to hear your discussions over this topic. Thanks! xoxo
Another great video Andrea! I am a dermatology PA. I have been for 1 year now. It's been my dream to work as a dermatology provider since I was a little girl. Your channel is so informative and helpful and has helped me grow in my practice. Plus, I love how much sunscreen you wear! Your're just like me, with tons of sunscreen and big hats! It's nice to see I'm not the only one out there being extra with my sun protection. Unfortunately, people still look at me like I'm nuts. LOL
Thanks! Glad to hear you are enjoying :)
This one of my favorite post from you, it is highly detailed in all the necessary areas. Thank you for putting out good information
OMG! Dr. Dray! This is awesome information! After many promptings from family, friends, etc, I decided to go to a dermatologist regarding the dark patch on my forehead. I explained that I noticed the patch spreads more when I'm in the sun. She prescribed a hydroquinone topical cream (4%), and a tretinoin topical cream (5%), because of my MELASMA. She also said I should use sunscreen. In the past, I was leery of using sunscreen because I have normal-to-oily skin. I know better now. Anywho, that appointment was in October, and I've been researching hydroquinone ever since, simply because of those fears you addressed.
Joyce carde , hi can you please tell how do you used both at the same. Thks
Hey? Would u tell me how ur skin is after using hydroquinone cream. Does it work or not?
@@ramankooner2482 Hey there! I never filled the prescription because of the video info from Dr. Dray.
@@joycecarde7759 oh okay!
You have done all that follow your channel a great service.
It's very hard to sift legitimate substance induced health concerns from the often time hysteria created by unknowledgeable individuals.
Thank you, Dr. Dray
Thanks so much :)
So close to 100k subscribers
Thanks for your support
Thank you for this video, Dr. Dray. As a melasma sufferer, I appreciate the reassurance that I'm not causing myself more harm in the future while trying to lighten my pigment problems today. I have been using hydroquinone off and on for years and it's the only thing that seems to help. It does make my face quite red so I am looking forward to your videos on how to use it properly to (hopefully) reduce some of the irritation I tend to experience. Thank you again.
Thanks! Melasma can be very hard to cope with and I am glad to hear the HQ is helping Ms Sarah Jane
Did u get any side effecst
Hey Sarah, did the Hydroquinone help with your hyperpigmentation? I want to use it too.
@@vegetabrah1889 I am using HQ for last 2 years but I use for 6 weeks and then take break from it till my melasma returns. Unfortunately melasma has strong memory and connected with over all wellness ...even having not enough sleep can trigger it and ruined your weeks efforts in 24 hours...found HQ is the only solution for this...all the best .
@@fatemahumar6269 thank you :)
This is by far the most informative video I have ever watched from a dermatologist! Given all of this evidence, is it reasonable to consider using hydroquinone while breast-feeding? I understand that no studies have been done to prove its safety, but again everything that you presented here seems to suggest that it should be relatively safe. I would truly appreciate your reply. Thank you!
Wow!
You gives really heavy information! You have so much knowledge! Thank you for all the detailed facts! 👍🏼👏🏼❤️
thanks!
Oh how much I appreciate Dr.Drayy! She busts every myth and answer all my questions in one video. I love that about her. And she comes with facts!!!!! Thank you DR.DRAY ❤❤❤❤We Love YOU
Thank you for your time & hard work collating and preparing all this info for us. I’d love to attend one of your presentations😍🇬🇧
Pink Peony
I second this!
I am actually envious of the residents who get learn from Dr Dray everyday!
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:)
I have stopped doing all the dangerous stuff to my skin but I think it's late now because I already have developed melasma over my cheeks .. Its frustrating that there is no cure to this... My ultimate desire is to hear it from dr dray that we can cure melasma now .. It will be the happiest day of my life
Can you please do a video on how to use hydroquinone properly? I’m getting a lot of irritation with it and not sure whether to use it all over or just on certain areas. Love your videos! xx
ONLY ON THE PIGMENT SPOTS! BE AWARE!
I apply it 3 nights a week. After the night cream.
Astonishing response!
Thank you for a detailed analysis of this ingredient!! I’ve been looking into this for so long but i could not get a proper outcome, thank you!🥰❤️
Thank you so much for this video! I love that you really break everything down and make it understandable. I hope you have an awesome day! ❤️
I appreciate your channel so much! You gave excellent quality information here. I use a hydroquinone product currently on my hands and chest and I was a little worried when you previously mentioned the disfigurement (!). Your explanation of the complete scope of information makes me feel a lot better about using the product.
:)
Thanking you for the video. I watched it in Feb 2020 and ordered triluma and applied it every night. It started to work on me even in the first week. I have been applied it for about 3 weeks, my over 15 years melasma has gone 70-80%. I have tried so many products. They never worked like this. Amazing!
Any side effects
Hi Andrea, I understand totally your intention to finish with the hydroquinone's demonization, it can be, I don't know a companies marketing strategy to outperform hydroquinone of the competition and then sell their skin bleachers?, it has happen before in the pharmaceutical industry, I only can buy hydroquinone as a skin bleach product in my country's pharmacies and your video gives calm to my life, because the message is "I can continue applying hydroquinone without any health danger". Thank you for so complete video.😊
:)
Addicted to learning all about these topics! Thank you for the best educational videos!
Thanks for watching :)
Thank you for such thorough information on this topic. I had been very hesitant about adding Hydroquinone to my skin care regimen.
Thanks for watching
R u using still!! Can u plz tell me results
@@neeruk1526 Did u find results?
Why I’ve been using it with Tretinoin since February. No problems at all. I get compliments daily on my skin
Love it when you talk science to us! Thank you
Glad you enjoy and hope you are having a nice day
Very informative and appealed to the human side of it. Which is a nice touch : laying awake at night worrying. And how hyperpigmentation lowers self esteem. :
Love love love! 👏👏👏Great info as usually look forward to it everyday!
Thanks :)
Well, now you've let the cat out of the bag...people who can't get a prescription for hydroquinone are going to be placing slices of pears on their face or soaking in coffee!!!! Seriously thank you for another informative video; you are much appreciated. Have a great day!
lol
You do realize that to get the same 2% concentration of Hydroquinone from something like a pear or coffee, you have to find some way to concentrate the crap out of it which may end up being detrimental to the skin. I think pears have like 4-15 ppm of Hydroquinone. 2% would be 20,000 ppm. It would be cheaper to just buy an over-the-counter Hydroquinone cream.
Banana Phone it’s not available otc in some countries
@@chewycactus Where there's a will there's a way.
Banana Phone so pears it is haha
Thank you for covering this topic in a very scientific and logical manner. I have not used hydroquinone due to concerns that I needed addressed. You rock.
:)
Hello Dr. Dray! Can you please do a "Dermatologist reacts to skin hack video" I don't know if you heard of these so called skin hacks some of them even put vagisil on their face and one puts black pepper and potato underneath the eyes apparently for dark circles. Just in case these are potential irritants, it would be great to get your point of view. If ther are indeed unsafe to please educate the impressionable people watching it. Also, note English is my second language so if the grammar is wrong or if I can't articulate myself well enough, that's the reason why. Happy Friday! 😊
Your grammar seems better than many american native english speakers, lol
Maricris R. That would be fun!
Your snarky humour would be perfect for a video like this
YES please do this haha
I was just prescribed this at 4% for dark spots (sun or age, who knows). I have never heard of this product. Box says to use it twice a day and nurse told me night only. Idk why. And I was told to use sunscreen during the day.
I am so glad you did this video, your knowledge and understanding is outstanding
But Andrea didn't mention how often should ya use it
How do you use it hun only at nights?
@@Rhonda1212 I use it at night and put a moisturizer on top
This was super interesting and informative. I rarely watch 20+ min. long videos, but the way you explain things is just so knowledgeable! I was recently prescribed hydroquinone by my own Dermatologist after I've dealt with some hyper-pigmentation on my face from Pro-Active treatment back in high school back when they used to run the ads for all the teenagers like me to see, feel self-conscious, then run and go tell their parents. Pro-Active's products in exchange for that "gold fix all deal for just $19.99" (a load of bullsh*t) actually ending up burning and discoloring my skin. Fast forward to 5 years later I'm really happy with the way my skin looks and has healed now but, with the hydroquinone treatment I think my skin tone will finally be fully evened out again. I'm glad I found this video because it really helped to alleviate a lot of my concerns about what I was putting on my skin which I'm very careful of these days. Thank you Dr.Dray, definitely earned the sub!
I am currently using a cream called Nadinola and it has 2% hydroquinone in it, i noticed its fading my scars gently and i use sunscreen whenever i put it on. this video was informative i used to demonize it too without understanding it. Thank You!
Oh often do you use it? And what amount, like a pea size?
Thank you Dr Dray for this excelente information, iam using obagi Hydroquinone 4% now for 3 months and Iam very pleased with the results 😉😍
Thanks :)
Hi am using the Obagi hydroquinone serum too. Its caused a bit of mild irritation on my skin - did u get any form of irritation whilst using it? X
Happy now I can use my stuff in peace 😍😍
Great video Doctor! I had been hearing crazy things, no one has ever really broken it down. Thank you!
Thanks!
I enjoy listening to your scientific explanations!
thanks for watching
@@DrDrayzday can i use hydrocodone cream for frakels
@@foziyajan766 yeah of course you can use but use straight more than three months you have to use on and off
I love listening to you talk and I love how passionate you are
You’re the best, Dr. Dray! Thank you for all the information you provide.
Thanks 4 your sweet comments Ms Ruby
@@DrDrayzdayim not english speaker , plz can i have answer about risk of hydroquinone on baby when use while pregnent?
@DrDray Thank you for sharing such in depth information, I’m sure your videos take time to make and upload, it’s very much appreciated 🤗
Thanks!
You are such a wealth ok knowledge! Thank you for your videos. I get so much out of them. :)
Thanks!
Well, again “you are not a rat” 🐀 I love this. So informative
Hey Dr please make a video on getting rid of melasma and hyperpigmentation on people of colour, living in harsh weather condition (up to 40°) Thank you. And is the effect of hydroquinone permanent???
Check out Dr V on TH-cam for that
Great video. Congratulations on 99K.!
Thanks Ms Kathyrn :)
@@DrDrayzday hello..... I just wanna know if i put both the ordinary and a hydroquinone?
I used it, but I was suspicious about the key ingredient and looked it up.
Thank god I did.
I'm such a genius.
Did u find results?
The best dermatologist ever omg !
Hello Dr Dray, l am sufering with melasma and l never quite realised the emotional impact it has on me until you mentioned it in this video. I am about to start a treatment with Tretinoin 0.025%/ Hydroquinone 4% cream and I have been very apprehensive of the effects the hydroquinone may have on my skin. You have been simply amazing in putting my mind to rest! 👍 Thank you very much for all your informative videos, your opinion l always one l rely on 👏 Please keep educating us! Catalina / UK
Catalina Randle Same here. I was just prescribed those creams this week for my melasma but have not yet started them. Im a bit nervous, because I have sensitive skin with rosacea. I was prescribed to use them both each night (not sure which one is supposed to go first), but I think I might start this routine by alternating the two each night until I know my skin can handle it.
What do you do and how’s it going?
Rae8Anne , I stared my treatment on 9th June and I had no issues whatsoever! In general I don’t really have issues with my skin, I am not sensitive .... Having said that, the very first 2 days in my treatment I felt a slight tingling for an hour or so after applying the cream, but nothing major. My treatment is just one cream combining the 2 ingredients and I use it every night, this is what the dermatologist instructed. I do suggest keep a very very simple skincare routine , no acids , peels etc and must use sunscreen every day!
Not sure if is what I want to see 😊 but I think there is a slight improvement in my melasma patches ( I have on forehead, cheekbones and upper lip ... typical places 🥺).
I did quite a lot of research before starting the treatment 😊 just to try to avoid any unpleasant surprises. Let me know if there is anything else I can share from my experience 🤗 Good luck!
Hi ladies, another Brit here considering seeing the Doc bout this, how is yours working? was it worth it?
You read my mind Andrea! I was about to request you to do a video on Hydroquinone and here you are. Thank you very much for your videos and guidance on different products. I really enjoy watching your channel. Have a happy Friday!
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Just bought the Banana Boat Simply Protect Sport SPF 50 yesterday and it's such a good one. Finding sunscreens that work with my tanned skin is pretty hard so I am happy for that😄
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M. Pay I really like the Neutrogena Hyro-boost sunscreen ☺️ Check it out! 😄
Thank you so much for clarifying all the questions regarding Hydroquinone .
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I am just not comfortable using hydroquinone but glad you did this video.
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I wish there was an option to like this video 1,000,000 times!
Thanks for your support ms sophia :)
Thank you, I really appreciate the info. I support the use of Hydroquinone for melasma, coming from a point where I had it all over my face. Hydroquinone really works, it just takes a lot of patience and time, because one can see the results after 4 months. Also the one I used in the past had a strong smell, so it was not pleasant at all, but today I am doing great. It will never go away completely, especially if exposed to the sun, that’s why your channel is so important , spreading the message of the SPF’s use. I used it even before discovering you, but now, I am even more diligent with the multiple applications. Grazie😘
I am so glad to hear that it helped :) Hope you are having a nice weekend
Dr Dray thank you
Great information!!! I loved the video! Thank you so much for the video and enjoy the rest of your day!! Happy! Friday!
Thanks!
I really enjoyed watching you and value your suggestions and opinions . 👍
Best explanation ever!!! Thank you so much for your time 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Omg i was just about to request this video!!!! 😊
Hope it is helpful
Dr Dray yes! Thank you! Hydroquinone has a bad... hopefully now people will see it differently.
Much awaited video. Thank you so much 😍
Thanks!
Dr. Dray, could you please talk about the Admire My Skin Retinoid cream? I am liking it more than Drunk Elephant. Your comments are always cautious and professional. THANK YOU!
Thank you again- have a great Friday 😃
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Highly informative video. You are very thorough. Have a great weekend! See you tomorrow.
Thanks! You too!
Hi Dr. Dray, in a future Q&A I would love if you would discuss fluorouracil, which a family member has just had prescribed for suspicious areas on the face. Thank you!
Can you do a video on skin cancers
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Thank God for Dr.Dray!
Wonderful information - thank you! I had NO idea that we consumed hydroquinone!! I feel much more comfortable about using OTC brands now. Sue
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This was really informative. I had no idea i was consuming so much hydroquinone. I generally drink 8-16oz of coffee, plus matcha and jasmine tea daily. Not going to change anything, but its nice to know. Thanks :)
Thanks Ms Kita!
I just found your channel and am enjoying your videos. My question is: do you recommend toner and (if so) what toners do you recommend? Or, rather, what ingredients should I be looking for/avoiding? Are they necessary? Toners have always been the only element of recommended skincare that I could never get on board with or find one that works well enough for me to use consistently. I apologize if you already covered this topic, but I did do a search of your channel and could not find anything specific on toners. Thank you!
Thanks!Nope...useless
Dr Dray Thank you!
@@contemplativegirl21 There are a couple of her videos in which she talks about how toners and serums are useless. lol. I dont think the two are specific "topics" but she just talks about it casually as she's showing us her skin care routine. Maybe check out one of her skin care routine videos? She gives a lot of information while just washing her face. Great stuff!
Would you pls give a talk on glutathione?
Oral and IV glutathione please
@@aubreybondoc whitening your skin is not good. You’re probably Filipino but just know that none of those methods are fda approved.
@@caseyjamie818 true
@@caseyjamie818 Tanning is even worse, but I don't see Asians going around telling us that we shouldn't tan. I only see this one way around. Stop virtue signalling!! If they want lighter skin they should go for that, who are you to tell them otherwise?
@@София-д3р7д well said 👏
I'm glad I watched this. I have been thinking about using the Obagi nu-derm system. It has rave reviews on line and while I haven't spoken to my dermatologist about it, I noticed it does now say "hydroquinone free" and reviews aren't quite as good as they once were for the product. So, I guess this is a prescription now that you have to add back in?
I love this video.
Can I apply on my neck just as much as my face?
Thanks Dr Dray. You answered all my questions about this product.
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You’re the best doctor ever!!!💘
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Wow, super informational, thank you! Subscribed
Enjoyed:) Excellent video!! Thanks!! I have been using prescription hydroquinone for about eight weeks to lighten some dark spots!! I had a hard time trying to find a pharmacy that had it available, CVS, Tom Thumb grocery store and others said they were banned in Texas from ordering it!! Called my derm office and they said it is only available in Texas at Walmart, Costco and Sam’s!! I did get mine at Walmart!! Happy Friday;)
yeah walmart is often a good bet for Rx drugs :) Happy Friday Ms Susan
I got mine from Costco
Susan Bochy hi do you mind me asking you which one you got what’s the name of that please
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Prescription hydroquinone 4% (Acella pharmaceuticals) 1oz(28.36 g) from Walmart pharmacy in Texas!! White tube with blue and yellow stripes!! Have a happy day!!
Susan Bochy sorry to bother you but is it otc or prescription
Thank you for helping
Thank you so much for this very informative video from someone who struggles with melasma. 😊👍💕
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I appreciate your work so much, Dr. Dray. Thank you 🙌
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Thank you for all the in depth information. Very helpful.
I specifically do spot treatment with hydroquinone.
Is it working for you?
@@1984PCA dont bother people never answer these questions 🙄
Stand Alone Complex ya right!
@@Stand-Alone-Complex right lol
@@Stand-Alone-Complex I literally didn't got notification and even if i did my notifications were flooded with video notifications so i could have missed it, i am so sorry 😭 but it's working really good on me and i am a brown girl. I use 4% hydroquinone and so far it's a miracle ingredient for my dark spots and it didn't bleach my skin and nor did i have discoloration after done using it. It slowly helps to fade the spots and it has minimum reaction which is little bit redness and dryness. I did not have any bad reaction. I would recommend to be honest.
You are so awesome Ms Andrea! Such a great video with great info! Happy Friday! 🤙🏻❤️
Thanks Ms Anna :) Happy Friday to you 2
Great video Dr, What is the longest period of time you can use hydroquinone
How would you compare Kojic Acid and Hydroquinone? Is Kojic Acid more effective or "safer"?
not as effective; "safer" is not a fair assumption, as it is less regulated than hydroquinone
Not as effective, but it is a great substitute. And is considered "safer"...although hydroquinone is safe also (but I know what you mean).
Can hydroquinone be used to treat dark spots around mouth?
I didn't even know there was such a thing as hydroquinone (topical) and that we even regularly consumed it. I'm a big coffee drinker (a few liters a day).
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God I love this woman.Thank you
Is it okay mixing hydroquinone 4% cream with moisturizer?
@Alex Paul have u used it?? Results?
Somebody can recomend me moisturizers or skin care while using hydroquinone? Please
@@tylerrubenechevarria7880 keep it simple. Vanicrem, cerve gentle moisturizer, or my favorite averno calm and restore moisturizer
I mix mine with cetaphil lotion and it’s worked wonder with me
As always, Andrea. Excellent video. Now I see why people were saying they weren't rats. Now the sales of fading creams will go up. They always seem to give extremely high does in animal studies. Thank.
Thanks! Hope you are having a good weekend
Thanks and you also!