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If i use meladerm will my skin darken and i ll get more pigmentation and if i use chemical peels is it better than meladerm?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

See a dermatologist: You do not indicate the exact problem you wish to remedy. If meladerm fails to yield a satisfactory result, see a skin specialist.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

If i use meladerm will my skin darken and i ll get more pigmentation and if i use chemical peels is it better than meladerm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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