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Nipple Color Coming Back? Help!

Mich808Jun 3, 2013
I have used a cream with hydroquinone to lighten some scars on my breast. I used it all over them because it was easier that way. It worked great!!.. Except one problem. My nipples used to be pink/red and now they are a light brown color. I think it is because of the cream. Is there anyway to get the color I used to have back?

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Dr. Yvonne Knight, MD
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