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Obagi Nu Derm with hydroquinone is no longer sold in Massachusetts. Any suggestions?

November 9, 2015
Asked By:Jules_Boston in Boston, MA

Obagi Nu Derm with hydroquinone is no longer sold in Massachusetts. I do have a prescription for hydroquinone. If I use the Obagi FX and combine with hydroquinone will it have the same efficacy?

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