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Can hydroquinone 4% be used on dark marks on the body as well as the face?

bluecherryskyApr 8, 2020
I have acne scarring on my upper arms, back and chest. Is hydroquinone safe to use on those areas as well?

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Dr. Dennis Gross, MD
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Answered on Apr 10, 2020
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Dr. Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended
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