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Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Will this ever go away? (Photo)

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Californiagirl6May 30, 2015

Post 7 days VI peel I have coarse skin and hyperpigmentation on my neck. I think it's PIH, would this ever go away. What should I use to make it go away fast?

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