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Which is better for treating african american hyperpigmentation?a cream with hydroquinone or a superficial chemical peel such as salicylic or jessner
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See a dermatologist: Maybe both. Either one can sometimes make it darker.Treatment of the acne is paramount.
Answered 5/27/2014
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