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Why Do Doctors in the US Still Use Hydroquinone (A Carcinogen); Europe Has Banned It.
asked 9 months ago by Biologystudent in New Baltimore, MI
Question viewed 152 times
Tags: cancer, dangers, hydroquinone
I was wondering why doctors in the US still use hydroquinone on their patients when there is an ongoing discussion that it is a carcinogen? Europe has banned it. If it is not considered a carcinogen here in the US, is it worth it and ethically right to give it to patients?