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A member asked:

Whats best otc cream for postinflammatory hyperpigmentation which is on skin for 1 month and half since redness of dermatitis is gone.thanks?

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Hydroquinone: Although not very effective in the treatment of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, hydroquinone 2% is the best that you can buy OTC for this condition.

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Answered 3/28/2015

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