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I have a red spot/mark resulted from acne. the skin peeled and now bcm obvious red. have been on4% hydroquinone. but it's still red. it's under d skin?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Leave it alone: Hydroquinone won't touch the red spots. They stay around fr a few months and are not treatable. manage your acne with the guidance of a physician who is good with this particular disease.

Dr Shahzad agreed

Answered 9/29/2015

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A member asked:

I have a red spot/mark resulted from acne. the skin peeled and now bcm obvious red. have been on4% hydroquinone. but it's still red. it's under d skin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Shahzad agreed

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