What Will Happen if I Completely Avoid the Sun for Three Years and Use Retin-A for Discoloration? Doctor Answers, Tips
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What Will Happen if I Completely Avoid the Sun for Three Years and Use Retin-A for Discoloration?

i am 21 years of age,, if i use aha 10% lotion on my body and use retin a on face and hide from sun completly for atleast 3-4 years what will happen to my skin?? is this safe?

1 Doctor Answer | Asked by Richmond Hill92 in Richmond Hill, ON
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Can I lighten my skin with sun avoidance?

Hi Richmond.  It's likely that even if you take the precautions that you are describing (Retin A and sun avoidance) that any pigmentation you already have will not go away.   The problem is that Retin A is only part of the solution for pigmentation.  Hydroquinone is the other part.  Without knowing what kind of pigmentation you are trying to get rid it's difficult to make a recommendation, but generally speaking we use either hydroquinone bleaching... more

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