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    Aug 23, 2010, 07:50 AM
    Does hydroquinone cause cancer
    Im thinking about using Hydroquinone to lighten dark spots on my face and am wondering if it is safe to use
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    Aug 23, 2010, 10:32 AM

    There is no scientific research that indicated HQ causes cancer. As long as you are not using it for years and years at very high concentrations, you should be find. There are other options too - kojic acid and alpha arbutin, glycolic acid or LA peels. Dermabrasion or laser.
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