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I have stopped using hydroquinone and I have got many side effects help me?

Kevin2312Jun 18, 2017
I was using no scars cream in india having 2% hydroquinone and when I stopped it it's just been 3 days n my skin has got very dark even darker than what it was and I have suddenly started getting tiny pimples and bumps all over my skin?

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