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A member asked:

Is ok to use hydroquinone? im using the dark spot corrector from proactive and im 13 weeks pregnant

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Avoid while pregnant: You probably should avoid using hydroquinone while pregnant. It is a category c drug which is known to cause side effects in animals. But the side-effects are not completely known in humans so better not to take a risk. Hydroquinone should only be used under the proper supervision of a doctor or dermatologist who can properly advise you about the proper usage, length of use, possible side-effects.

Answered 9/28/2016

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