Hello I am 33 years female I have dark brown spots like freckles on my cheeks but after applying hydroquinone cream prescribed by dermatologist it started getting more please help.

Question

At times Hydroquinone can cause darkening of the spots. Do consult your dermatologist to provide you some alternative. Freckles can be treated by Q switch laser in 4-6 sessions. You should use a high SPF sunscreen whenever out in sun to prevent worsening of the condition.

Sandesh Gupta · Accepted Answer

At times Hydroquinone can cause darkening of the spots. Do consult your dermatologist to provide you some alternative. Freckles can be treated by Q switch laser in 4-6 sessions. You should use a high SPF sunscreen whenever out in sun to prevent worsening of the condition.

Kalyani Zodey · Answer

hello lybrate user, there are various causes of melasma (brown spots on face and nose) like hormonal imbalance, prolong stress, familial predisposition, etc..; melasma have tendency to reoccure even after removal by external application like chemical peel, cosmetics etc.

take homeopathic treatment for melasma. it's safe, natural and holistic way of treatment. natural homeopathic remedies strikes at the root cause of problems to ensures complete relief. in Chronic cases, medicine is selected individually on the basis of thorough details of patient like medical history, other complaint, causes, temperament etc..;such well selected remedy gives complete relief and stops the reoccurring tendency of complaint, with zero side effect. message back for consultation. � �