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I am using facial cleanser with 2% salicylic acid (to prevent my acne). is it ok to keep using that with my night toner with 2%hydroquinone?

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Dr. Hamsa Jayarajanswered

Internal Medicine 56 years experience

Yes: 2 percent salicylic acid is keratolytic. Night 2 percent hydroquinone is ok to use.

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