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Will Using Retin-A Lighten a Skin Tan?
asked 2 years ago by weeee
Latest answer by Samir Shureih, MD
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Tags: face, lighten, skin, tanning
If I have a tan and am using Retin-A. Will it make my tan fade away quicker than normal?
1 answer to Will Using Retin-A Lighten a Skin Tan?
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Retin A does not bleach the skin, and it has no effect on skin tan.
Retin A will peel the skin in flakes, it will rebuild the collagen and elastin layers in the dermis. It will improve on the color of the skin caused by sun damage.
Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon