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I have used Hydroquinone 4% with Tretinoin 0.025% for Melasma but I am facing side effects should I keep using it or?

Mj Shaikh
I have been prescribed by my dermatologist a week ago to use Hydroquinone 4% with 0.025% Tretinoin for my Melasma problem, but after using the combination my skin turned red, bit swelled, very dry even some of my skin peeled off with burning effect.When I spotted my skin turned black I have stopped the treatment.Is it normal to have these effects. My Dermatologist in out of country right now what should I do?

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