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Retin-A micro can it help with indented face scar? (Photo)

Rlgra55Oct 15, 2017
I have a small indented scar on my face that is year and three months old. I was hit by some type of spider. Also, I'm almost 55 and concerned about aging skin. I did some laser treatments which helped some. Can retinA micro help or hurt? Some people say return A causes scarring? Nervous now after I got my prescription. Thanks for as my advice.

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Dr. Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD
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Answered on Oct 24, 2017
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