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I have melasma on my cheekbones that keeps coming back even after using hydroquinone. appeared when i started using bc pills. stopped bc, wont go away?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Discuss with your : Dermatologist . Sometimes they may not go away completely . Check with some chinese herbal stores for remedies . Take care!

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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