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Hydroquinone makes skin itchy and red. Does this mean I can't do a melanage peel?

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travellingfoolApr 20, 2015

I have melasma and got the melanage peel done a few years ago. I loved the results and would like to do it again. However, I've noticed that when i use hydroquinone cream on mg face I develop patches of red itchy skin. This makes me think I've developed an allergy to hydroquinone. I don't fet this all over my face- just in spots. Does this mean I can't do a melanage peel?

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