Eldopaque Cream Description

Having a nice, even skin tone is great, but many women may resort to make-up and some men may decide to grow facial hair to minimize hyperpigmentation, acne scars, or other issues that result in dark patches of skin on various parts of your body, including your face, abdomen, and back of hands. Talk to your doctor about Eldopaque Cream or generic Hydroquinone, a skin lightening cream that will help fade the discolored area. The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.

How Eldopaque Cream Evens Out Your Skin Tone

When applied to the dark patches or acne spots, Hydroquinone is absorbed into your skin cells where it works by restraining the activity of the enzymes needed to make melanin, called tyrosinase. This action results in a decrease in the production of melanin pigment granules called melasomes, while at the same time it increases their breakdown.

About Melanin and Your Skin

There are 2 types of melanin pigment, Eumelanin is the more common one that is found in darker-skinned people, and Pheomelanin for those that are lighter-skinned. Exposure to sunlight, hormone therapy, and pregnancy can cause an increase in the production of melanin. Melasma or Cholasma is sometimes called the ‘mask of pregnancy’ due to the darkened patches of skin that can appear on the cheeks, forehead, and nose of pregnant women because of the higher levels of hormones.

Freckles, old age spots, liver spots, or whatever you have, can become more noticeable when exposed to the sun. This is because melanin is your skin’s protectant that absorbs the energy of the sun’s ultraviolet rays to shield you from overexposure. Melanin is responsible for the color of your eyes, hair, and skin.

Before Eldopaque Cream is Applied

Ask your doctor if Eldopaque Cream is safe to apply if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breast feeding. Discuss other medical conditions or allergies with your doctor and list any OTC or Rx medications you currently take or use, including herbal preparations and dietary or vitamin supplements, to determine if Eldopaque Cream is right for your situation.

Proper Use of Eldopaque Cream

Only apply to the dark skin patches and avoid getting it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Do not apply Eldopaque Cream to open or broken skin or at the same time as other topical medications. Keep Eldopaque Cream out of children’s reach and away from pets. Your skin may be more sensitive to sunlight while using Eldopaque Cream so wear protective clothing to reduce the exposure and apply a sunscreen with at least an SPF 15 after the Hydroquinone has been absorbed.

Possible Side Effects of Eldopaque Cream

• Mild burning/stinging after applying
• Redness
• Dry skin

Drugs Similar to Eldopaque Cream

• Solaquin Forte 4% Cream
• Glyquin XM
• Melacare Cream