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I have pigmentation on my face and back. what measures should i take to get rid of these dark spots and get even skin color?
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Hydroquinone: One of the most effective treatments for "skin stains", or darkening of the skin after acne, is hydroquinone. It is available without a prescription in 2% strength and should be applied twice daily to the dark spots only, not the surrounding normal skin. Some formulations contain glycolic acid, which help as well. It often takes 6 or more weeks to see any improvement.
Answered 12/10/2013
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