I'm ten months post c02 fracture laser and my skin looks worse than when I started this journey (I was talked into a very strong chemical peel three years ago, and that caused a lot of skin discoloration). I just started using Tri-Luma, and I'm wondering if that is the best option for me. I wish I'd never messed with my skin to begin with. I worked overnights all summer and I always wear sunscreen, so I don't think this is a result of sun exposure.
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Here are some key points regarding hydroquinone:
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