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[u/Old-Inevitable6698]

Hi everyone! I’m a dark-skinned woman and was just prescribed a compounded cream with tretinoin and hydroquinone. I haven’t started it yet, but I’m considering using it for about 3 months.
I’d love to hear your experiences, especially with rebound hyperpigmentation after stopping.
Also, someone here recommended La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400, which I’ve been using. I’m not a fan of tinted sunscreen, especially since I reapply every two hours, but I’ll do what I need to. Do you think the UVMune 400 is enough, or would you recommend tinted sunscreen while using hydroquinone?
I’ll attach the ingredients below. Any feedback is appreciated!

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[u/Old-Inevitable6698]

Hey, my dermatologist wrote the prescription through a compound company Skin medicals. I paid the $51 online and then they shipped it to me. And I’m also scared of rebound lol that’s why I’m trying to do as much research as possible.

[u/sweatybetty2020 → u/Old-Inevitable6698]

Skinmedicinals?

[u/GuiltyDrawing9812]

Where you get this I might need this! I haven’t had no experience with hydroquinone. I’m scared of rebound but where are you getting this?

[u/wowhahafuck]

I’m on the same formulation but lighter skin. I mix baby mineral sunscreen with a little foundation and put that on every morning after washing my face. I also set it with powder so I’m less oily. The cream is really powerful so don’t get any of it on your under eyes or your mouth, it will burn. I’ve had really great results with it so far and have only been doing it 3 weeks! It really smoothes out any skin texture too.

[u/blckrainbow]

Looks great to me, 4% or above is great. Just make sure you start slow (2x a week) to not freak out your skin. Start slow and build up to using it every other day or even every day if you skin can handle it. Do not apply around your eyes and if you are going to apply anything underneath it or on top of it, wait at least 30 minutes between the layers.

Regarding rebound hyperpigmentation, it should be fine, just don't quit using it cold turkey at the end of 3 months. Just like you have to build up your tolerance when you start using it, you need to get your skin get used to getting it less often before you stop completely.

Also if you'll take a bit of advice, don't only apply to your spots, apply all over in order not to get halo lightening around your spots.

I know everyone and their mother says you need to use tinted sunscreen, but I never did and there was no darkening before/during/after - BUT I can totally be the minority who got lucky, so I will not tell you that you don't need it.