Dermatologist Questions Skin Pigmentation Disorders

How do skin lighteners work and are they safe?

I have severe skin pigmentation on my arms and I was wondering if I should look into skin lighteners for treatment. How do skin lighteners work and are they safe?

1 Answer

You need to see your dermatologist to what the cause is of your pigmentation. Lighteners work chemically to reduce the appearance of pigmentation. Vitamin C may help as well.

Suzanne Sirota Rozenberg, DO, FAOCD, FAAD