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Using neostrata hq 4% lightning cream and laroche posay mela d dark spot cream for 2 years and my dermatologist said it has done all it can. now what?

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Dr. Jeffrey Fromowitz answered

Lots of options: You can try many different options...First makle sure you wear spf 45+ sunscreen. You can try azaleic acid products, tazarotene (as long as you are not nursing or pregnant), chemical peels, microdermabrasion, etc.

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Using neostrata hq 4% lightning cream and laroche posay mela d dark spot cream for 2 years and my dermatologist said it has done all it can. now what?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Fromowitz answered

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