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Are there any otc medications that i can take for hyperpigmentation?

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Hyper pigmentation: hello, depending on the location, a short course of OTC mild cortisone cream may help. Use it sparingly 2-3/day for no longer than 14 days. A skin care specialist may recommend a laser treatment like we use in our office. Good luck.

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 5/26/2015

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