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<p>I have also been asked before whether these <a title="whitening creams" href="/treatment/tretinoin-hydroquinone/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">whitening creams</a> work, and are safe to use. In my opinion, whitening creams should only be used to treat a specific pigmentation problem such as <a title="melasma" href="/conditions/melasma-chloasma-pigmentation" target="_blank" rel="noopener">melasma</a> and should certainly only be used under the supervision of an experienced medical professional. If used unsupervised and for a prolonged period of time, DIY creams can increase the chances of contracting skin cancer and may lead to a condition known as Ochronosis, which is a bluish, grey discolouration of the skin.  <br /> <br />Darker skin tones are more susceptible to other skin conditions because of the increased pigment in their skin. About 50% of the patients I see are of Asian descent and the majority of them come to see me because of pigmentation problems or <a title="scarring" href="/conditions/Scarring/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">scarring</a>, such as acne scarring or keloid scarring, which are more common in people with black or Asian skin tones. <br /> <br /><em><strong>Because of this increased amount of pigment in the skin, black and Asian skin can also be more difficult to treat, which is why, whenever you are considering a cosmetic treatment, it is very important that you always seek out a medical professional who is experienced in treating your skin tone.</strong></em></p>

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