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Question #20996
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use of bleach on face - #20996

Anya

I am really confused about the use of bleach on face, like, I’ve heard people saying it can help with dark spots and stuff. Last month, I had this terrible breakout and after it cleared up, I was left with some dark marks which I kinda hate seeing in the mirror. My cousin recommended using bleach, saying it would lighten them up fast. I was skeptical because I’ve read mixed things — some say it works wonders while others warn about skin damage. I decided to do a patch test first and to my surprise, nothing happened, so I thought maybe, just maybe, I could try it? But then I started researching the use of bleach on face and everything I found just made me worried again! Like, could it really cause burns? I also came across people claiming their skin got super irritated after using it. Is there a safer way to deal with these spots? I mean, the thought of putting bleach on my face makes me super anxious, but at the same time, I'm kinda desperate. Would love to hear thoughts from folks who might know more about the use of bleach on face. Should I just stick to regular creams or is bleach really effective?

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