I have been using hydroquinone cream for 6 years Gradually I minimise the application to 4 days a week then alternate days. From 1 month I started noticing a dark patch over both my zygomatic area. I google about it and thought it is ochronosis then immediately consult a dermatologist. Prescribed with clobetasol propionate cream advised applying over the patch daily night for 1 month. And also advised by a doctor to use the hydroquinone once a week then gradually to stop using. But I google about the clobetasol cream and I am scared now to use this as this is also a steroid cream and as it may also lead to ochronosis .i need some 2nd opinion abt this as there's no result over the dark patch and if I discontinue clobetasol after 1 month are there any chances that the patch will appear more prominent? Please help me out of this.