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How to stop melasma from recurring after clearance with hydroquinone cream?

December 19, 2015
Asked By:mandybains in London, GB

is it realistically possible? I have dermal melasma and using high strength hydroquinone cream to fade it. how to maintain my results? I am willing to have light chemical peels every month, or use some natural creams every day. I don't mind daily skin care routine if it's at all possible to keep clearance.. Please comment.

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