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I have been using tretinoin 0.025% cream on cheeks for about 10 weeks for discoloration - it's looking worse. (Photos)

Quinncindy51Sep 3, 2018
My discoloration looks worse as the white discoloration are more visible and the dark is not fading. I can’t believe this is possible and what should I do I’m freaking out 

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Dr. Mohit Sood, DO, FACOS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Sep 4, 2018
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