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A member asked:

Used otc hydroquinone 2% for years. quit use for 4 months trying to get pregnant. started use again 3 weeks ago then conceived! quit again but worried?

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hydroquinone use: There is no real definitive no don't use it or yes it is ok, but if you are pregnant you need to communicate your concerns to your ob/gyn dr.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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