Topical agents for melasma include phenols (hydroquinone), retinoids (tretinoin), alpha-hydroxy ... and possible postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (Grimes, 1995). Azelaic acid has also been ...
Hyperpigmentation Treatment: Tretinoin helps fade hyperpigmentation such as melasma and post-inflammatory spots by promoting the shedding of pigmented skin cells and encouraging new cell growth ...
Clinically relevant reductions in fine wrinkling, mottled hyperpigmentation ... consists of sun protection, 4% hydroquinone cream twice daily, with adjunctive tretinoin 0.05% to 0.1% cream ...