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Can hydroquinone cream remove the nevus of ota?

mishu255Sep 7, 2016
Since my birth..I have a spot in my face.. And it is nevus of Ota...is hydroquinon cream helpful for its remedy?

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Dr. Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
Dermatologic Surgeon, Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Oct 5, 2016
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Dr. Derek Norcom, MD
Physician, Board Certified in Family Medicine
Answered on Sep 9, 2016
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Dr. Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended
Specialist Dermatologist
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
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