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I used rdl solution which contains hrdroquinoin 4%, tretinone 20mcg.my skin is peeling.is that harmful?may cause for skin cancer?

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No Cancer/no harm: No it will cause no harm and no chance of skin cancer from this.

Answered 1/31/2014

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