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I am a black woman and my inner thighs are very dark. what can i do to fix this problem? i have used meladerm cream but it didn't work for me. thanks.

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Dr. Michael Tomeo answered

Hydroquinone: Bleaching agent --- need 2-4% for best effect.

Answered 10/3/2016

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