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What Can I Do to Get Rid of the Very Visible Veins on my Back Leg and Thigh. Caused by Bleaching Cream?

i'm 18. lightskinned and african . i have long legs and acne. there was no much damage when i stopped it. just these veinss. please help!

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Dr. John Landi, MD
Dr. John Landi, MD
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Answered on Jul 8, 2015
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Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
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Answered on Jun 21, 2013
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Dr. Robert S. Bader, MD, FAAD
Dr. Robert S. Bader, MD, FAAD
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