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2017-04-02 09:25:28
I want to get rid of dark marks on my body like ankles hip elbows etc so plz tell me what should should i do
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Greetings. You must use a suncreen daily- in the day time - half an hour prior to sun exposure. In the evening - you may use - glycolic acid 6% based cream daily - for 3 to 6 weeks. See a qualified dermatologist near you. Warm regards. Dr Govind Suresh Mittal, Bengaluru.

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