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Is it possible to bleach away my birthmark?
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Would Not Recommend: Bleaching birthmarks is a common practice, but often leads to potentially serious skin damage. Birthmarks are due to special pigment cells in the deepest layer of our skin. So bleaching or other topical agents--like lotions--generally do not work. Please see a dermatologist for further information about birthmark removal.
Answered 9/29/2016
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