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I've used hydroquinone for awhile to fade my acne mark in between my eyebrows. but it doesn't seem to work at all! any advice?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

FADING ACNE MARKS: IF YOU BOUGHT THE HYDROQUINONE OVER THE COUNTER, WITHOUT A PRESCRIPTION, IT'S ONLY 2 PERCENT ACTIVE INGREDIENT. TRY TO GET YOUR DOCTOR TO WRITE YOU A PRESCRIPTION FOR 4 PERCENT. THAT MAY WORK. IT'S A BIT PRICEY THOUGH . . .

Answered 6/23/2015

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