Can Retin-A or Hydroquinone Be Used on the Eyelids?

November 10, 2009
Asked By:c2binspired in AL

Can you use Retin-A and/or Hydroquinone on the eyelids? What should you do if you experience severe dryness?

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April 19, 2018

Answer: Tretinoin and Hydroquinone on the eyelids

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 19, 2018

Answer: Tretinoin and Hydroquinone on the eyelids

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 11, 2009

Answer: Use of hydroquinone and retin-a near eyes

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 11, 2009

Answer: Use of hydroquinone and retin-a near eyes

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November 11, 2009

Answer: Use on crow's feet, not eyelids

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November 11, 2009

Answer: Use on crow's feet, not eyelids

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November 11, 2009

Answer: Retin-a and hydroquinone

November 11, 2009

Answer: Retin-a and hydroquinone

October 19, 2014

Answer: Retin-A or hydroquinone should NOT be used on eyelids

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October 19, 2014

Answer: Retin-A or hydroquinone should NOT be used on eyelids

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