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Melasma · Hydroquinone spot treatment

The Precision Dark Spot Corrector Rx

Hydroquinone

For the spots that won't budge, not your whole face.

$37.00/month

Starting with a 2-month supply

  • Free shipping
  • Skip or delay refills
  • HSA/FSA eligible
  • Ongoing support
Treatment list
The Precision Dark Spot Corrector bottle
Designed by 3 board-certified dermatologists
The Precision Dark Spot Corrector benefits and ideal use
The Precision Dark Spot Corrector hydroquinone formula detail
The Precision Dark Spot Corrector for concentrated dark patches

Melasma · Hydroquinone spot treatment

The Precision Dark Spot Corrector Rx

Hydroquinone

For the spots that won't budge, not your whole face.

$37.00/month

Starting with a 2-month supply

If your melasma isn't a whole-face problem, just one stubborn patch that nothing has touched, this is built for exactly that spot. It's prescription hydroquinone applied right where the pigment sits, with Centella and ceramides to keep the surrounding skin calm. Layer it over your routine, or use it on its own.

Treats the following pigmentation concerns:

  • Free shipping
  • Skip or delay refills
  • HSA/FSA eligible
  • Ongoing support
Formulations

This is a single-active formula, built to do one thing well. The Precision Dark Spot Corrector Rx uses prescription hydroquinone, the gold-standard brightening active, supported by Centella asiatica and ceramides to keep the treated skin calm and protected.

Active ingredient:

  • Hydroquinone 12% (your dermatologist may set a lower concentration based on your assessment)

Supporting ingredients:

  • Centella asiatica
  • Ceramides
How & Why It Works
  • Hydroquinone blocks the enzyme your skin uses to make melanin, so it makes less new pigment where you apply it
  • Applied directly and only to your dark spots, so the strength goes where the pigment is and stays off skin that doesn't need it
  • Centella asiatica calms the skin around the spot and eases irritation from the active
  • Ceramides reinforce the skin barrier and lock in moisture, so the treated area stays comfortable
  • Built for targeted spot treatment, not full-face use
  • Because it uses hydroquinone, it works in cycles: active periods followed by planned breaks
  • Compounded by a licensed pharmacy for each prescription

This formula uses prescription-strength hydroquinone, so your skin may take a couple of weeks to get used to it. Mild dryness, tingling, or temporary sensitivity at the spots you treat is common, and it usually settles quickly. A board-certified dermatologist on our clinical team reviews your case and sets a concentration appropriate for your skin.

Because hydroquinone is a strong active, it's used in planned cycles, active periods followed by breaks, to support long-term safety. Your dermatologist sets the schedule that fits your skin, and during breaks may recommend a non-hydroquinone approach to hold your results.

Daily SPF matters more with pigmentation than with almost anything else. Sun exposure reactivates the same process the formula is working to calm, so protecting your skin is part of the treatment, not an extra step.

How to Use

After cleansing, wait at least 20 minutes for your skin to dry fully. Apply a small amount only to the dark spots or patches you're treating, not across your whole face. A thin layer over each spot is enough. More is not better, and overapplying can irritate the skin around the spot without working any faster.

Start every other night for the first one to two weeks, then increase to nightly as your skin tolerates it. A board-certified dermatologist on our clinical team will set your ramp-up plan.

Follow with a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer to keep the treated area and the skin around it comfortable as it adjusts.

Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen, minimum SPF 30, every morning. Sun exposure darkens pigment and undoes your progress, so daily protection is part of the treatment, not optional.

Use it in the cycles your dermatologist sets. Hydroquinone works in active periods followed by planned breaks, and staying on that schedule is what keeps it both effective and safe over time.

  • Most people see visible changes in 8 to 12 weeks with consistent use
  • One bottle is approximately a 2 months supply
Pairs Well With
The Dark Spot SolutionThe Dark Spot Solution

The Dark Spot Solution

A hydroquinone-free, full-face formula that evens your overall tone while Precision targets the stubborn spots. No cycling, so it keeps working right through Precision's breaks.

Learn More
The Red Mark SolutionThe Red Mark Solution

The Red Mark Solution

For the red marks hydroquinone can't reach. Precision fades the brown spots, this fades the red post-acne marks and P.I.E.

Learn More
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What's The Precision Dark Spot Corrector?

If your melasma isn't a whole-face problem, just one stubborn patch that nothing has touched, this is built for exactly that spot. It's prescription hydroquinone applied right where the pigment sits, with Centella and ceramides to keep the surrounding skin calm. Layer it over your routine, or use it on its own.

Treats the following pigmentation concerns:

  • Free shipping
  • Skip or delay refills
  • HSA/FSA eligible
  • Ongoing support
Formulations

This is a single-active formula, built to do one thing well. The Precision Dark Spot Corrector Rx uses prescription hydroquinone, the gold-standard brightening active, supported by Centella asiatica and ceramides to keep the treated skin calm and protected.

Active ingredient:

  • Hydroquinone 12% (your dermatologist may set a lower concentration based on your assessment)

Supporting ingredients:

  • Centella asiatica
  • Ceramides
How & Why It Works
  • Hydroquinone blocks the enzyme your skin uses to make melanin, so it makes less new pigment where you apply it
  • Applied directly and only to your dark spots, so the strength goes where the pigment is and stays off skin that doesn't need it
  • Centella asiatica calms the skin around the spot and eases irritation from the active
  • Ceramides reinforce the skin barrier and lock in moisture, so the treated area stays comfortable
  • Built for targeted spot treatment, not full-face use
  • Because it uses hydroquinone, it works in cycles: active periods followed by planned breaks
  • Compounded by a licensed pharmacy for each prescription

This formula uses prescription-strength hydroquinone, so your skin may take a couple of weeks to get used to it. Mild dryness, tingling, or temporary sensitivity at the spots you treat is common, and it usually settles quickly. A board-certified dermatologist on our clinical team reviews your case and sets a concentration appropriate for your skin.

Because hydroquinone is a strong active, it's used in planned cycles, active periods followed by breaks, to support long-term safety. Your dermatologist sets the schedule that fits your skin, and during breaks may recommend a non-hydroquinone approach to hold your results.

Daily SPF matters more with pigmentation than with almost anything else. Sun exposure reactivates the same process the formula is working to calm, so protecting your skin is part of the treatment, not an extra step.

How to Use

After cleansing, wait at least 20 minutes for your skin to dry fully. Apply a small amount only to the dark spots or patches you're treating, not across your whole face. A thin layer over each spot is enough. More is not better, and overapplying can irritate the skin around the spot without working any faster.

Start every other night for the first one to two weeks, then increase to nightly as your skin tolerates it. A board-certified dermatologist on our clinical team will set your ramp-up plan.

Follow with a gentle, fragrance-free moisturizer to keep the treated area and the skin around it comfortable as it adjusts.

Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen, minimum SPF 30, every morning. Sun exposure darkens pigment and undoes your progress, so daily protection is part of the treatment, not optional.

Use it in the cycles your dermatologist sets. Hydroquinone works in active periods followed by planned breaks, and staying on that schedule is what keeps it both effective and safe over time.

  • Most people see visible changes in 8 to 12 weeks with consistent use
  • One bottle is approximately a 2 months supply
Pairs Well With
The Dark Spot SolutionThe Dark Spot Solution

The Dark Spot Solution

A hydroquinone-free, full-face formula that evens your overall tone while Precision targets the stubborn spots. No cycling, so it keeps working right through Precision's breaks.

Learn More
The Red Mark SolutionThe Red Mark Solution

The Red Mark Solution

For the red marks hydroquinone can't reach. Precision fades the brown spots, this fades the red post-acne marks and P.I.E.

Learn More

What our customers are saying.

Yolanda's cheek sun spot before and after using The Precision Dark Spot Corrector
BeforeAfter

No makeup, no touchups

★★★★★

“The spot I thought I was stuck with is barely noticeable now”

“I had one dark spot high on my cheek that seemed to get darker every summer. I tried vitamin C, brightening serums, and several products all over my face, but that one spot never really changed. I liked that this treatment was completely different. I only had to apply it where I actually needed it. Around the third month, I realized I wasn't automatically reaching for concealer to cover that side of my face anymore. The spot is so much lighter now, while the rest of my skin still looks like my skin.”

Yolanda · Verified Buyer

Nina's post-acne marks before and after using The Precision Dark Spot Corrector
BeforeAfter

No makeup, no touchups

★★★★★

“I could finally target the marks that wouldn't fade”

“Most of my breakouts were gone, but two dark marks on my cheek stayed behind for months. Everything I found seemed designed to treat my entire face when I really only wanted to deal with those two spots. My dermatologist had me use the Precision Dark Spot Corrector directly on them, and that made so much more sense for me. They faded gradually rather than disappearing overnight, but after a few months the difference is very obvious. One is now extremely faint and the other is much less noticeable.”

Nina · Verified Buyer

Francesca's melasma patch before and after using The Precision Dark Spot Corrector
BeforeAfter

No makeup, no touchups

★★★★★

“This was the patch nothing else would touch”

“I've dealt with pigmentation for years, but there was one patch on my upper cheek that always stayed darker than everything around it. Even when the rest of my skin improved, that area didn't seem to move. I started using this only on that stubborn patch and was really consistent with sunscreen. It took time, but by about three months the patch had faded enough that it no longer stands out when I look in the mirror. I can still see some pigment up close, which honestly makes the result feel real to me, but the improvement is huge.”

Francesca · Verified Buyer

Maya's temple sun spots before and after using The Precision Dark Spot Corrector
BeforeAfter

No makeup, no touchups

★★★★★

“My two darkest sun spots finally started fading”

“I had two brown spots near my temple that had been there for years and were much darker than the rest of my freckles. I didn't want to lighten my whole face. I just wanted those specific spots to stop being the first thing I noticed in photos. I've been applying the treatment just to those areas as directed, and after a few months they're significantly lighter. They're not completely erased, and I still have my normal freckles and skin texture, but those two dark spots don't jump out anymore.”

Maya · Verified Buyer

Alicia's post-acne dark mark before and after using The Precision Dark Spot Corrector
BeforeAfter

No makeup, no touchups

★★★★★

“One tiny spot was bothering me more than my whole face”

“I had a breakout on my jawline that left behind a really dark brown mark. The pimple was gone in days, but the mark stayed for months and looked especially obvious against the surrounding skin. I didn't want another product that I had to put everywhere, so being able to treat that exact spot was what sold me. I started noticing it fading after several weeks, and by the end of my treatment cycle it was dramatically lighter. You can still find it if you look closely, but it no longer bothers me.”

Alicia · Verified Buyer

Priya's forehead pigmentation before and after using The Precision Dark Spot Corrector
BeforeAfter

No makeup, no touchups

★★★★★

“The stubborn patch on my forehead finally looks lighter”

“I had a defined patch of pigmentation near my hairline that never seemed to respond as well as the rest of my skin. Because it was concentrated in one area, I didn't want to keep adding stronger products across my entire face. My dermatologist recommended treating just the patch instead. The change was gradual, but after about three months the contrast between that area and the surrounding skin is so much smaller. I still look completely like myself. There's just much less pigment in the one place I wanted to correct.”

Priya · Verified Buyer

The clinical team

The medicine behind your prescription is built by the doctors you already follow.

The Precision Dark Spot Corrector Rx wasn't pulled from a generic template. Its protocol was designed by Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky, Dr. Mamina Turegano, and Dr. Jenny Liu, three board-certified dermatologists with combined decades of clinical experience treating women whose pigmentation isn't a whole-face problem but a single stubborn patch that's been there for years. Your prescription is then written by a board-certified dermatologist on our clinical team, working from the protocol they built. Dermatologist-built medicine, delivered to your door.

DermClick founding dermatologists
Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky MDDr. Mamina Turegano, MDDr. Jenny Liu, MD

What's in the bottle

Real actives. Named, not hidden.

Three ingredients. One purpose: concentrated pigmentation correction, applied precisely where the spots are.

Active Ingredients

Hydroquinone ingredient illustration

Hydroquinone

THE PRECISION TARGET

A prescription-strength melanin inhibitor applied precisely to dark patches to correct concentrated areas of pigmentation directly. The gold-standard brightening active, focused exactly where you need it.

Supporting Ingredients

Centella asiatica ingredient illustration

Centella asiatica

THE CALMER

A clinically studied botanical that soothes the skin around treated areas and helps reduce irritation from concentrated prescription actives. Used in dermatology for decades. It's the quiet ingredient that keeps the strong ones comfortable.
Ceramides ingredient illustration

Ceramides

THE BARRIER REPAIR

Lipids that reinforce the skin barrier and lock in moisture, keeping treated areas comfortable and resilient through targeted correction.

Exact concentrations are determined by a board-certified dermatologist on our clinical team based on your assessment, your tolerance, and your skin's history. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.

What to expect

Concentrated correction, exactly where you need it.

Applying precision dark spot treatment to a concentrated patch

The Precision Dark Spot Corrector Rx uses hydroquinone, the gold-standard topical brightening active, applied directly and only to your dark patches. Because the active sits where the pigmentation is, the formula does focused work without exposing the rest of your face to prescription-strength hydroquinone. Centella asiatica calms the skin around treated areas and reduces irritation from concentrated prescription actives. Ceramides support the skin barrier throughout treatment, keeping the application site comfortable and resilient as the formula works.

  • Targeted spot application for defined dark areas
  • Ideal for specific melasma patches and post-acne marks
  • Not designed for full-face treatment
  • Can be layered with full-face brightening solutions
  • Concentrates hydroquinone exactly where pigmentation is most stubborn
Applying precision dark spot treatment to a concentrated patch

Built for the woman with stubborn spots, not full-face melasma.

The Precision Dark Spot Corrector Rx is our spot-treatment prescription for defined areas of pigmentation, whether that's one patch on the cheek, a mark on the forehead, or a persistent shadow that hasn't moved. It uses prescription hydroquinone applied precisely to dark areas, not across the full face. It's the right fit if your pigmentation is concentrated rather than widespread, or if you're already using a full-face brightening formula and want to layer something stronger on your most stubborn spots.

Ideal for you if you're

  • Dealing with specific, defined areas of pigmentation rather than widespread melasma

  • Looking for a precise spot treatment to use alongside a full-face brightening routine

  • Wanting to concentrate prescription strength exactly where it's needed most

  • Treating post-acne marks, sunspots, or stubborn melasma in defined areas

  • Ready for targeted hydroquinone treatment, as confirmed during your assessment

Consider a different fit if you're:

  • Pregnant, nursing, or trying to conceive, since hydroquinone isn't recommended during pregnancy

  • Dealing with widespread melasma across the cheeks, forehead, or full face. The Dark Spot Solutionᴿˣ and The Brightening Solutionᴿˣ are built for that

  • Looking for a long-term continuous formula without cycling, since hydroquinone requires planned breaks

  • Have a known allergy or sensitivity to hydroquinone

  • Have a history of ochronosis (paradoxical darkening from previous hydroquinone use)

  • Using oral isotretinoin (Accutane) or have used it in the past 6 months

A board-certified dermatologist will determine whether The Precision Dark Spot Corrector Rx is appropriate for you based on your assessment. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.

Realistic timeline

What you may see in 8–12 weeks.

Concentrated hydroquinone treatment on stubborn patches works faster than gentler approaches, but it's still measured in months. Here's what most people experience with consistent nightly use, daily SPF, and the cycling protocol a board-certified dermatologist on our clinical team sets.

Results vary. Timelines depend on your starting skin, your formula strength, and how consistently you apply your treatment.

Smiling woman with even, glowing skin after precision dark spot treatment
1

Weeks 1–2

Adjustment

Your skin gets used to concentrated prescription strength on treated patches. Mild dryness, tingling, or temporary sensitivity at the application site is common. The surrounding skin should stay comfortable thanks to the supporting ingredients.
2

Weeks 3–6

Visible fading

Treated patches begin to lighten noticeably. The edges of stubborn spots may soften first, with the darkest centers fading more gradually. This is the point most people feel the formula is working.
3

Weeks 7–12

Meaningful correction

Stubborn patches look meaningfully lighter and more even with the surrounding skin. The visual gap between treated and untreated areas typically closes as your pigmentation fades. The surrounding skin isn't getting lighter; the treated patches are catching up to it.
4

Cycling protocol

Maintenance with planned breaks

Hydroquinone-based treatment typically uses a cycling protocol, meaning periods of active use followed by planned breaks, to support long-term safety. Your DermClick care team will design the schedule that fits your skin. During breaks, a board-certified dermatologist on our clinical team may recommend a non-hydroquinone maintenance approach.

Results vary. Timelines depend on your starting skin, your formula strength, and how consistently you apply your treatment.

How DermClick works

Three steps. No appointments. Reviewed by a board-certified dermatologist within one business day.

Tell us about your skin.

Take our skin assessment. Share your concerns, your skin's history, what you've tried before, and a few photos. The more we know, the better the formula.

Close-up of acne-prone skin
Close-up of skin texture and fine lines
Close-up of breakout redness
Close-up of uneven tone and pigmentation

One business day review

Your case is reviewed within one business day, and your prescription is written by a board-certified dermatologist on our clinical team.

DermClick dermatologist reviewing a formula on a laptop
Hydroquinone
Centella asiatica
Ceramides

Your prescription arrives

Your formula is compounded by a licensed pharmacy and shipped to your door, usually within a week. Your dermatologist stays with you, adjusting your formula as your skin responds.

DermClick prescription bottle and box inside a delivery package
See the full process →

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from The Dark Spot Solutionᴿˣ and The Brightening Solutionᴿˣ?

The Dark Spot Solutionᴿˣ is a full-face formula. The Brightening Solutionᴿˣ is a four-active hydroquinone formula applied over areas of pigmentation, which can cover large parts of the face. The Precision Dark Spot Correctorᴿˣ is a single-active spot treatment, applied directly and only to defined dark patches. If your pigmentation is concentrated in one or two specific areas, it lets you target exactly those spots without treating skin that doesn't need it.

Can I use this alongside The Dark Spot Solutionᴿˣ?

Yes. The Dark Spot Solutionᴿˣ is applied across your full face, and The Precision Dark Spot Correctorᴿˣ can be layered on your most stubborn patches. A board-certified dermatologist on our clinical team will confirm the right layering protocol after reviewing your assessment.

Does this require cycling like other hydroquinone formulas?

Yes. Even though it's applied to a smaller area, The Precision Dark Spot Correctorᴿˣ contains prescription hydroquinone and follows the same cycling protocol, meaning periods of active use followed by planned breaks. A board-certified dermatologist on our clinical team will set your specific schedule. During breaks, a non-hydroquinone maintenance approach may be recommended.

Can I use this during pregnancy?

No. The Precision Dark Spot Correctorᴿˣ contains hydroquinone, which is not safe during pregnancy or nursing. If you're pregnant, planning to be, or nursing, contact your DermClick care team to discuss timing and pregnancy-safe alternatives.

How precisely do I apply it?

The formula is designed for spot application, meaning you apply it directly to the dark patch, not across your whole face. Your DermClick care team will include application instructions with your prescription. Most people use a fingertip or cotton swab to apply it precisely to the defined area, allow it to absorb, then continue with the rest of their routine.

What if my spots keep coming back after treatment?

Pigmentation driven by hormones, UV exposure, or genetics tends to return when those triggers are still active. The most important ongoing habit is daily broad-spectrum SPF. Without it, treated spots are likely to darken again. A board-certified dermatologist on our clinical team will advise on a maintenance approach and whether ongoing cycling treatment is the right long-term strategy for your specific pigmentation pattern.

Where can I find the full safety information?

You can read the complete Important Safety Information for The Precision Dark Spot CorrectorRx, which covers warnings, side effects, who shouldn't use it, the cycling protocol, and what to do if you have a reaction. If your question isn't answered here, that page has the full detail, and a board-certified dermatologist on our clinical team reviews all of it with you before you start. Read the full Important Safety Information.

Explore our solutions

One spot or many? There's a formula for each.

The Precision Dark Spot Corrector Rx handles concentrated patches. If your pigmentation is more widespread, or if you're dealing with additional concerns in the same areas, here's the right formula depending on how widespread your pigmentation is.

Core
The Dark Spot Solution bottle

The Dark Spot Solution

Tranexamic Acid · Kojic Acid · Tretinoin · Niacinamide

$35.50/mo

Billed every 2 months. Cancel anytime. Skip or delay refills. Total per cycle: $71.00.

A hydroquinone-free prescription formula that fades stubborn dark spots and uneven tone from multiple angles.

Targets:Stubborn dark spots · Uneven tone · Post-acne marks · Dullness

Learn More
Advanced
The Brightening Solution bottle

The Brightening Solution

Hydroquinone · Kojic Acid · Tretinoin · Niacinamide

$36.00/mo

Billed every 2 months. Cancel anytime. Skip or delay refills. Total per cycle: $72.00.

A four-active prescription formula that helps fade dark spots and even out tone with prescription-strength brightening.

Targets:Dark spots · Melasma · Uneven tone · Post-acne marks

Learn More
Core
The Red Mark Solution bottle

The Red Mark Solution

Tranexamic Acid · Kojic Acid · Niacinamide

$35.00/mo

Billed every 2 months. Cancel anytime. Skip or delay refills. Total per cycle: $70.00.

A hydroquinone-free formula for the pink and red marks left after a breakout, the ones hydroquinone can't fade. Use it for red marks and P.I.E. while Precision handles brown spots.

Targets:Post-acne red marks · P.I.E. · Uneven tone

Learn More