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How can i repair skin discoloration caused from hair removal products?

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Dr. Tsu-Yi Chuang
Dr. Tsu-Yi Chuanganswered
Dermatology 51 years experience
Can't repair: This is called "post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation". Hopefully the "natural force" would remove the pigmentation in a long run. But there is no quick and effective way of removing the pigmentation.
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Dr. Babak Farzaneh
Dr. Babak Farzanehanswered
21 years experience
Bleaching agents : Hydroquninone or kojic acid may hep the hyperpigmented areas.
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