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Would an alpha hydroxy acidbe good for the skin and effective at reducing hyper pigmentation?

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Many options: Although an Alpha hydroxy acid peel could help, other agents such as hydroquinone, retin-a, steroids and kojic acid are generally preferred for treatment of hyperpigmentation.

Answered 6/24/2014

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