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If you want a tattoo removed it needs to be done by laser. If you are using tretinoin on a area with both acne and a tattoo it will not effect the ink which is deeper in the skin.
Retin-A does not fade tattoos. Tattoo ink is in the dermis. Your best shot is to get it removed with a tattoo laser. Dr H Karamanoukian#RealSelf100 Member
Tretinoin should not be used by itself but combined with other topical medications. It can be trying and should be used gradually and not overused.
Tretinoin causes surface drying and sun sensitivity only. It wil not effect internal organs. Theoretically it should not be used in a pregnant woman but it's absorption is minimal.
Topical Retin-A (generic name: tretinoin) has not been shown to cause hair loss, and has in fact been shown in some studies to help with hair growth when applied directly to the scalp in combination with other medications such as Rogaine. But there is no evidence to suggest that facial...
Thank you for your question. Using retin-a, or other retinoic acids cannot cause conjuctivitis as this is caused by a bacteria. Derivatives of vitamin a (retin-a, etc), however, can cause irritation to the skin, especially the delicate eye area. My best advice would be to apply outside of the...
If the pox marks are only a month and a half old, don't do ANYTHING to them.Give Mother Nature a chance.We live in a world where we want to fix everything on an immediate basis.Tincture of Time is often the best healer.
Retin A is a great topical for acne and can be used for fine lines and mild wrinkles, but there are other treatments that could be a lot more effective for scars- either laser, peel, microneedling or some other treatment would improve your fine scars.
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