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Can Retin-A Fade Freckles?
asked 9 months ago by RandomPerson123 in Monrovia, CA
Latest answer by Harold J. Kaplan, MD
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Tags: blackheads, fade, freckles, whiteheads
what effect will it have on freckles and whiteheads/ blackheads?
3 answers to Can Retin-A Fade Freckles?
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Retin A NOT a Good Option for Freckles
Hi RP123. We do not suggest Retin A for freckles. To permanently remove them, we would suggest a q-switched Nd:Yg laser. View the pictures below for cases where we have permanently removed freckles. Retin A cannot and will not accomplish this. Good luck.
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Retin A Effective for "Sun Spots"
In addition to improving acneiform lesions, topical retinoids such as Retin A do have beneficial effects on photodamage such as "sun spots" and freckles. With continued use over many months combined with photoprotection, many patients note that their freckles do indeed fade.
Anthony Perri, MD
Houston Dermatologist
Houston Dermatologist
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Retin A
Retin A is part od the treatment of black heads white heads small cysts. You need a skin care program to control all thse problems, that may also include chemical peels, some times laser if your skin color permits that
Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon