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Can I use hydroquinone fade cream after I applied 30% glycolic acid chemical peel?

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ryanthegawdJan 14, 2017

Will this burn my skin at all after I used the chemical peel? I don't want to burn my skin and get rid of the black mark for ever

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Dr. Michele S. Green, MD
Dr. Michele S. Green, MD
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Answered on Jan 18, 2017
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Dr. Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended
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Answered on Jan 25, 2017
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