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Melasma Darker After Two Vipeels and Prominent in Areas I Hadn't Noticed Were Problems Before

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The second peel made some of the melasma "pink" but soon became dark brown. My upper lip which had faint patches of melasma are now dark like a moustache. Why is it worse now than before peels? I am a 45 year hispanic with a darker complexion. Vipeel was my last hope. I have tried everything now except laser. (Triluma, Retin-A with Hydroquionine 4%, Clinque clinical dark spot corrector, Lumedia, Unt Ex White, Meladerm, Otentika Hyper Creme and Reviva Skin Lightening)

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Dr. David P. Melamed, MD
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