What Fades Dark Spots?
The annoying dark spots on the skin, called 'post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation' by dermatologists can be faded. These spots are generally caused by excessive melanin production due to a normal reaction of the skin when it becomes inflamed, such as after a rash, pimple (acne) or scratch. Two things can be done to prevent and fade them.
1. Daily use a sunscreen with SPF of at least 15. Although there are no clinical studies to confirm this, some dermatologists state repeated exposure to the sun leads to longer treatment time and daily use of sunscreen helps resolve the spots more quickly.
2. Use an effective cream. Most prescription creams used to fade dark spots or lightening the skin in general contain hydroquinone (Wikipedia). But there are also
over the counter skin bleaching creams containing hydroquinone (the active ingredient) that fade dark spots.
These creams slow the production of pigment (melanin) so the spots gradually fade to match normal skin coloration. Prescription creams contain twice the amount of hydroquinone as over-the-counter creams.
The best creams to get rid of dark spots are probably Tri-Luma and Porcelana. Tri-luma contains 4% hydroquinone which is a lot compared to most over the counter creams that only contain 2%. So Tri-luma is probably the most effective fading cream with a prescription.
It combines three proven ingredients for lightening sun- or hormone-induced skin discolorations
It also contains plus Retin-A (tretinoin) and a steroid to reduce the harsh effects of the Retin A (redness, peeling.) Triluma is fairly more expensive compared to Porcelana.
Useful quote from a Triluma review: "noticed my spots fading within the first week, there was a bit of peeling and my skin did become sensitive . But it's well worth it coz my dark spots are nearly gone. One other thing is that my skin has started to lighten around the area i applied the cream, and i have patchy lighter skin... not sooo pretty but am still happy with the cream coz god knows i've tried everything to get rid of my acne scars."
1. Daily use a sunscreen with SPF of at least 15. Although there are no clinical studies to confirm this, some dermatologists state repeated exposure to the sun leads to longer treatment time and daily use of sunscreen helps resolve the spots more quickly.
2. Use an effective cream. Most prescription creams used to fade dark spots or lightening the skin in general contain hydroquinone (Wikipedia). But there are also
over the counter skin bleaching creams containing hydroquinone (the active ingredient) that fade dark spots.
These creams slow the production of pigment (melanin) so the spots gradually fade to match normal skin coloration. Prescription creams contain twice the amount of hydroquinone as over-the-counter creams.
The best creams to get rid of dark spots are probably Tri-Luma and Porcelana. Tri-luma contains 4% hydroquinone which is a lot compared to most over the counter creams that only contain 2%. So Tri-luma is probably the most effective fading cream with a prescription.
It combines three proven ingredients for lightening sun- or hormone-induced skin discolorations
It also contains plus Retin-A (tretinoin) and a steroid to reduce the harsh effects of the Retin A (redness, peeling.) Triluma is fairly more expensive compared to Porcelana.
Useful quote from a Triluma review: "noticed my spots fading within the first week, there was a bit of peeling and my skin did become sensitive . But it's well worth it coz my dark spots are nearly gone. One other thing is that my skin has started to lighten around the area i applied the cream, and i have patchy lighter skin... not sooo pretty but am still happy with the cream coz god knows i've tried everything to get rid of my acne scars."
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