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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...
