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I've been using Hydroquinone Tretinoin on my back for about a month now and I'm thinking of getting a tattoo on my back. I've read on some articles that Hydrouinonq can help removie tattoos. I'm just wondering if it is safe for me to get a tattoo?
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Hydroquinone will Not Effect Tattoo
Hydroquinone works by its effect on tyrosinase metabloism. This prevents the melanocytes from manufacturing pigment. There would not be an effect a tattoo. Presumably, your sources that suggest hydroquinone can be used to remove tattoos is not from the dermatology literature.
Incidentally, be sure that you really want a tattoo as they are expensive and painful to remove, often requiring ten or so sessions. Also, if you are thinking of the acting or modeling professions, many of those...
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