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I'm gonna go with the method of rubbing the potato around the face for skin lightening. should i use small yellow potatoes for this process too?

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Dr. Otto Placik answered

Not aware of this: Avoiding sun exposure and inflammation as well as the use of peeling/bleaching agents commonly containing a combination of steroids, retinoids, and hydroquinone are the most commonly utilized treatments. On occasion chemical peels, resurfacing, laser treatments, ipl and fractionated therapy may be also used.

Dr Carroll agreed

Answered 7/26/2015

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A member asked:

I'm gonna go with the method of rubbing the potato around the face for skin lightening. should i use small yellow potatoes for this process too?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Otto Placik answered

Dr Carroll agreed

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