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Halo effect due to hydroquinone 4%
My dermatologist prescribed hydroquinone 4% as I had acne marks (PIH) . I used it for 2weeks, skin around the mark is lighter, it looks like small halo spot , soon after that I stopped using it. Will the skin come back to normal colour? Will halo spot go away ?
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It will go.. however treatment depends on the grade of pigment skin... for detailed prescription do direct online consultation with photos
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Dr. Monisha Devi
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Tirupur
Yes.. skin will regain the normal colour
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Dr. Anuj Kumar
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Moradabad
Yes.. it will go away
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Consult your dermatologist physically
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Apply sunscreen regularly
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Dr. Shivanu Mathon
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Please share the pics to see the extent of hypo pigmentation you have
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Consult online
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