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I Didnt Know Im 2 Weeks Pregnant and I Used Hydroquinone. Im Worried, What Will Happen to my Baby?

I Didnt Know Im 2 Weeks Pregnant and I Used Hydroquinone. Im Worried, What Will Happen to my Baby?

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Skin discoloration in the male or female pubic areas is often a difficult subject to discuss. Our office specializes in dyspigmentation and we have found the Luminase and Exfolase Body Brightening Kit to be exceptional in these cases. Of course, one must distinguish between abnormal pigmentation...

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Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD

Thank you for your question. You can use sunscreen with SPF 30 and zinc oxide  to prevent your top lip from becoming darker. You should consult with a board certified dermatologist who may recommended bleaching creams that could help to lighten up the discoloration such as Hydroquinone...

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Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD

Thank you for your question. You should consult with a board certified dermatologist to discuss possible skin lightening options such as bleaching creams, chemical peels, or lasers and evaluate if you are a good candidate for these.  I hope this helps.

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