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I have been prescribed to use melaglow fro 6 weeks for dark areas under my skin and near mouth, does this cream has any side effects ?

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Yes: All medications have side effects this one can cause rarely scarring it can cause hyper hypo pigmentation of skin and allergic reactions

Answered 8/21/2017

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A member asked:

I have been prescribed to use melaglow fro 6 weeks for dark areas under my skin and near mouth, does this cream has any side effects ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

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