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I've been using hydroquinone since 1 year on my knees and elbows and now i observe stretch marks over there. is this caused by hydroquinone?

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Dr. Otto Placik answered

Unlikely: Hydroquinone should not be the cause of your stretch marks

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Answered 9/20/2014

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