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I have sunspots, melasma & rosacea, is there a treatment that can address all three?

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CarolineB17Sep 3, 2023

I have tried hydroquinone to help with pigmentation, but it flared up my rosacea. I want to try lasers, but I'm not sure if any work for all of these concerns.

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