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Glycolic Peel for Hyperpigmented Asian Skin?

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ROLAND18Mar 26, 2009

I have pigmentation mark on both my cheeks and on top of eyebrows. I have medium Asian colored skin. Would Glycolic treatment be appropriate?

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