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Hydroquinone 2%
Is hydroquinone 2% is safe to use to in 2 month on off cycle? And kojic acid 2% with arbutin can give same level of whitening as hydroquinone 2%?
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No... treatment depends on the grade of pigment skin.....Do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Kojic and HQ usually doesn’t give the same benefit
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For further treatment kindly consult online
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Dr. Mamta Shah
Cosmetologist
8 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hydroquinone 2% is safe but debatable so better to take help of an expert who knows how to use hydroquinone without unnecessary side effects
Combination of kojic and arbutin is also good but not as effective as hydroquinone
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- Consult me for knowing more about skin lightening and brightening treatment even @ home
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Dr. Nitin K Saxena
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Jaipur
Kojic acid is safe
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