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I have dark spots and burn marks due to chemical Kojic acid. How can I get rid of them? (Photo)

June 11, 2016
Asked By:snawaz in Pakistan, PK

I have been using eventone serum containing Kojic acid for four months on a slightly less visible dark spot under my eyes and nose I did not notice that this serum resulted my skin to get darker and darker wherever it is applied kindly help me how can I get rid of these darker spots or burned skin due to this chemical

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Answer: Melarase creams to lighten a burn scar

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Answer: Melarase creams to lighten a burn scar

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June 13, 2016

Answer: Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation -- Skin Lightening, Light Peels, microsecond YAG

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Answer: Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation -- Skin Lightening, Light Peels, microsecond YAG

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June 15, 2016

Answer: Result of Kojic acid

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Answer: Result of Kojic acid

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