Skin · FAQ
What dose of Dark spot cream should I use?
Short answer
Use Dark spot cream exactly as your prescribing physician and pharmacy label direct. The listed formula contains hydroquinone 4%, tretinoin 0.05%, and hydrocortisone 1%. Typical directions are to apply it to dark spots at night, but your physician decides the amount, schedule, and length of treatment.
Your prescribing physician and pharmacy label set your dose of Dark spot cream. This formula contains hydroquinone 4%, tretinoin 0.05%, and hydrocortisone 1%. Typical directions are to apply it to dark spots at night. Your personal instructions may differ based on your skin and health history.
Use only the amount and treatment area listed on your label. Do not apply extra cream, use it more often, or cover treated skin with a bandage unless instructed. Avoid spreading it over your whole face unless your physician specifically directs this. Ask your physician or pharmacist if the amount or schedule is unclear.
A licensed physician in your state decides whether this treatment is appropriate. Tell them if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding before using it. Do not extend treatment beyond the prescribed course without a review, since this formula includes a steroid and hydroquinone. Compounded medications are prepared by a licensed pharmacy for one patient and are not FDA-approved.
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Written by the Verra clinical team · Medical review pending
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