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Are Dark Spots A Side Effect Of Acne Cream?
Hi i am an 18 year old , 110 lbs. female i recently started college and obviously due to the change in life style ie had break outs. This morning though i woke up with about 10 dark spots around my cheekbones and they kind of hurt, i cant cover them and this is the first time this has happend to me. I have also been using clearisil acne treatment cream due to the break outs it seems to help but tends to wash out my shirts as if it where clorox or something. Im not sure if that product is what caused the dark spots or just stress in general
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I really appreciate your concern and let me tell you that just do nothing for the dark spots that is you have and this may subside on its own, if this does not vanish then this can be treated with Hydroquinone cream, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day,
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I really appreciate your concern and let me tell you that just do nothing for the dark spots that is you have and this may subside on its own, if this does not vanish then this can be treated with Hydroquinone cream, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day,
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