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| I am a dermatologist, and have significant experience treating dyschromias. In my opinion, topical hydroquinone is safe and effective, and is the treatment of choice for hyperpigmentation. I routinely recommend over-the-counter hydroquinone products for my patients, as they are much more cost-effective than prescription alternatives. I feel it would be a mistake to remove over the counter hydroquinone products from the market. Many patients cannot afford prescription hydroquinone products (which are generally not covered by insurance). Removing over the counter hydroquinone products from the market would mean that lower income patients would have no access to this safe and effective treatment.
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