Does Retin-A cream fade and prevent future freckles from forming? (photo)

There is no contraindication to using aloe vera and tretinoin simultaneously. Apply the tretinoin first.

You can definitely use retin-a along the lower eye margin, maybe rubbing it in well along the orbital bone that you can feel and along the eyebrows.  I would probably not use it directly on the upper and lower eyelids as it might be more irritating to that delicate, thin skin.   I...

Thank you for your question.A common side effect of Retin-A is irritation, peeling, redness, etc., so in general, I recommend starting with the lowest dose. If no irritation occurs, then the dose may be increased. Retin-A should be applied at night since another side effect is p...

Thank you for your question. These products are great for exfoliation and helping with the cell turn over, which may help with any pigmentation left over time. Unfortunately any scars that are indented, ice pick or hill & valley will not significantly improve with these products.  I...

Retin-A micro is the brand name of the medication. It uses patented microsphere technology to improve delivery of the medication to the skin cells. The actual tretinoin in these medications is the same. Hope this helps!Johnson C. Lee, MD Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Hello and thank you for your question. You can apply the hydroquinone and then the Retin-A without any waiting time, just monitor for side effects such as irritation or redness. Moisturizing would be a good idea to minimize some of the side effects from the medications. I recommend a...