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Is Painless Discoloration Of The Armpits After Using Hydroquinone-5% A Serious Concern?

Hi there, My underarms/armpits have gone dark brown/ red after using hydoquinone 5%. Is it onchronisis which is permanent discoloration or just a reaction which would fade away..?? I have no pain there n skin has healed as dead skin peeled off.. M in alot of tension.. please guide me
Mon, 14 Aug 2017
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It may be due temporary due to skin irritation caused by cream

Stop using cream

consult skin specialist
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Is Painless Discoloration Of The Armpits After Using Hydroquinone-5% A Serious Concern?

It may be due temporary due to skin irritation caused by cream Stop using cream consult skin specialist