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What otc medication is most comparable to prescription hydraquinone? i understand nothing is as strong as an rx, but i cannot afford to have it filled

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Fade cream: Porcelana is a "fade cream" that had been otc for years. Not sure what is in it or how it works.

Answered 11/16/2013

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