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I have brownish spots from picking at acne. what are some ways to make them go away? any good products? how long does it take to fade?

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Hydroquinone: The spots are from your acne itself, not picking, despite what anybody who's criticized you may way. This is postinflammatory pigmentation and will fade in time. You can use a hydroquinone bleach cream on the spots but don't overdo it or you'll get a bad result.

Dr Nabulsi agreed

Answered 1/8/2015

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