I have Retin-A and Meladerm. I would like to use them for hyperpigmentation/melasma. Can you use both?

October 12, 2017
Asked By:sam728 in 16652

Right now I'm using a pea size amount of retin a every other night. Could I apply meladerm in a.m. And the nights I use retin a, use a pea size amount of retin a and meladerm together?

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January 10, 2018

Answer: Retinoids are essential daily creams for melasma exfoliation

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 10, 2018

Answer: Retinoids are essential daily creams for melasma exfoliation

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September 13, 2018

Answer: Melasma treatment

Jeff Angobaldo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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September 13, 2018

Answer: Melasma treatment

Jeff Angobaldo, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 10, 2018

Answer: Titrate your dose according to side effects of creams.

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January 10, 2018

Answer: Titrate your dose according to side effects of creams.

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Answer: You should have Picosure laser treatment for your melasma

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