Skin Care

Pigmentation, peels, scars and wound care: what this category holds

This category gathers dermatology products used mainly for pigmentation, skin texture and wound care. For pigmentation there are triple-combination creams pairing hydroquinone with tretinoin and a mild steroid, glycolic acid with hydroquinone, and gentler alternatives such as alpha arbutin and liquorice extract. Glycolic, mandelic and gluconolactone products exfoliate, retinol supports skin renewal, and onion-extract gels are used on scars. Imiquimod, silver nitrate and growth-factor gels are here for specific skin conditions and wounds, along with botulinum toxin and deoxycholic acid injections, which a practitioner administers.

Hydroquinone needs a time limit

Hydroquinone creams work well on melasma and dark patches but are used in limited courses, typically up to a few months, then paused. Longer continuous use can cause a bluish darkening called ochronosis. Triple-combination creams also contain a steroid, which thins skin if used for too long, so they are kept to the area and the course length directed.

Sun protection does most of the work

Every pigmentation treatment fails without daily broad-spectrum sunscreen, because even brief sun exposure undoes progress. Exfoliating acids and retinol also make skin more sun-sensitive, and are introduced gradually, a few nights a week at first.

Products that are not for general lightening

Monobenzone causes permanent loss of pigment and is used only to even out skin in extensive vitiligo, never as a general lightener. Glutathione is widely promoted for skin tone, but the evidence for that use is limited. Every listing shows the ingredients, strength and pack size, with the guaranteed minimum expiry date. All stock ships from India through licensed distributors.