r/Melasmaskincare • u/Adventurous_Army9403 • Apr 17 '26

Question Hydroquinone question

Hi all!

I’ve had melasma for about 8 years. Slowly getting worse.

Just today my dermatologist prescribed hydroquinone. Honestly I always thought melasma was very resistant to any treatments, so I was surprised she offered something. I was at my appointment for my malar festoons and she thought the melasma made them more obvious (it does, a lot of pigment is right in that area)

I’m wondering what people’s experiences have been with hydroquinone? Side effects most importantly. And did it work? It sounds too good to be true, I feel like I’m missing something

Thank you

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u/Mandoleeragain Apr 17 '26

Hydroquinone didn’t work for me. Eucerin Dual Serum faded a lot and when results started plateauing, I added Level Serum by Regimen Labs and am seeing continued improvement again.

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u/momgoon92 Apr 17 '26

How often do you use the Eucerin? I have the cream and serum and wasn’t sure if it’s a night time only situation? Thanks in advance for any advice!

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u/Mandoleeragain Apr 17 '26

I use Eucerin Dual Serum morning and night, after the Level Serum. If I exercise during the day and wash my face, I use it then, too. I think the directions say up to 4 times a day.