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Hydroquinone on new and old scars, is it safe? is it effective?

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Scar : Hydroquinone is typically used to fade dark age spots or freckles not scars.

Answered 5/21/2013

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hydroquinone: Hydroquinone is a bleaching agent . If you have dark pigmented scars the drug could work effectively.

Answered 5/21/2013

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