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Would coconut oil and tumeric help cure hyperpigmentation?

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Not likely: There are many causes of hyperpigmentation for systemic disease to sun damage. Treatment for the hyperpigmentation depends upon its cause. I am not aware of any controlled studies showing th benefit from coconut oil on hyperpigmentation.

Dr Rao agreed

Answered 3/28/2013

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