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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Some of this may be leftover hyperpigmentation from the
peel. The peel may in fact have been too strong for your skin type. This should
resolve in a couple of weeks. Make sure to wear plenty of sunscreen and avoid
the sun as much as possible. If these are in fact dilated blood vessels, a
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