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Retin-A For Dark Skin Near Genital Area

meenuSep 15, 2010
hello doctor i have blackened skin around my genital area , is retina a really effective on that? i have been using this cream over 10 days .my name is mina age 26 female warm regards

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Dr. Carmen Kavali, MD
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Answered on Sep 15, 2010
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You should use the Vitamin C during the day  accompanied with SPF 35 or higher with at east 7% zinc in it, alternating nights with Retin- A. For example: Monday morning you decide to use the Vitamin C in your skin regimen, use the Retin- A Tuesday night; and so on...

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After 6 months of use, your skin should have adapted to the Retin-A.  If you are having issues, you need to seek re-evaluation by your plastic surgeon or your prescribing physician.  You may need a different formulation.

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