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A member asked:

Is hydroquinone safe to use on the skin? i'm looking to lighten acne spots and discoloration on my face, saw some creams in store with hydroquinone.

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YES: this product is safe in moderation: always use only a thin film of cream and apply it 1-2 times daily.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/1/2020

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I have seriously bad skin at the moment, and they don't seem to be all pimples, one looks like a small cyst almost, it's been there over a week. I'm washing my face 2x times a day plus a spot cream 2x a day. It's not even forming like a pimple?

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A cream that contains hydroquinone kojic acid ascorbic acid glycolic acid good combination for lightening dark spots ?

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