Is the mixture (tretinoin 0.1% & azelaic acid 20%) effective in treating melasma?

March 1, 2017
Asked By:sathishanimi in Bangalore, IN

i have gone through some content that tretion and azelaic acid together can help in lightening the skin...is that true..

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