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Retin-A For Dark Skin Near Genital Area

hello doctor i have blackened skin around my genital area , is retina a really effective on that? i have been using this cream over 10 days .my name is mina age 26 female warm regards

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age 25-34 pubic skin female dark
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1 Doctor Answer | Asked by meenu in india
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Skin lighteners

Retin-A is not a skin lightener.  A better bet would be to use hydroquinone 4% twice daily on the darkened area you wish to treat.

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