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Redness on face caused by hydroquinone?

My doctor prescribed me a hydroquinone 4% cream , and suggested me to use it with cold cream , as I use it my face skin goes red and more red . How this redness with shade away. Please answer me

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Dr. Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB
Dr. Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB
Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Apr 6, 2017
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