If you are trying to lighten areas of hyperpigmentation then you are on the right track. You want to use a sunscreen during the day and use the Retin-A and HQ at night. There are newer products that can effect hyperpigmentation such as Lytera by SkinMedica.
Since it is often impossible to know why birth defects occur, the best advice is to keep away from all chemicals that are not necessary. Two of these chemicals, both prescriptions, are retin A and hydroquinone. So in summary you should not use these products during...
Hi there,
As an Australian plastic surgeon, we see a tremendous amount of sun damage to skin in our patient population. I've been prescribing Retin A for close to 20 years, and as a fair skinned celtic complexion myself, have used it for years too.
The fear of summer use is...
