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Have Acne Problems, Dark Pigmentation On Skin. On Hydroquinone Based Products. How To Get Rid Of Blemishes?
Hi Dr. P V S Prasad ,
I'm a 22 year old girl. I have acne problems which keeps recurring after some months. Also, after the acne subsides it leaves behind dark pigmentation marks on my skin. I read online and it says hydroquinone based products are good to get rid of these blemishes. Is it right? What treatment do you recommend for getting rid of these blemishes
I'm a 22 year old girl. I have acne problems which keeps recurring after some months. Also, after the acne subsides it leaves behind dark pigmentation marks on my skin. I read online and it says hydroquinone based products are good to get rid of these blemishes. Is it right? What treatment do you recommend for getting rid of these blemishes
Sat, 5 Oct 2013
Hi yes blemishes can be treated by hydroquinone but sometimes if it is used for longer time it can cause ochronosis.blemishes can slso be treated by kojivit gel applied at night time along with acnemoiste cream.if no response go for chemical peels like glycolic or kojic acid preprations.if still no response go for co2laser treatment
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