Treatment algorithm for hyperpigmented skin lesions: combination of lasers and aggressive topical retinoids

摘要

In Caucasians, the most common complaints about photoaged skin are fine wrinkles and telangiectasia, but these complaints are less common in populations with darker skin, such as Asians. Hyperpigmentation is the most common cosmetic skin complaint in Asians, but there is no standard treatment strategy. We have found that aggressive use of topical tretinoin (0.1-0.4%) along with hydroquinone (RA-HQ therapy) can successfully treat various skin hyperpigmentation conditions in Asians [1-6].