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How can I reverse this damage done by 4% hydroquinone?

October 29, 2015
Asked By:soumii in Trinidad, TX

i have been using a ache spot treatment that contains 4% hydroquinone i have observed that the area that i applies was very dry almost scaly and very dark how can i reverse this damage done ?

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