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Need suggestions for a dark spot lightening cream! help?

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Dr. Kim Kuhar answered

Hydroquinone: There is a prescription cream that contains hydroquinone which can lighten the skin.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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