Hello, I’ve been dealing with severe hyperpigmentation around my eyes ( they look like panda eyes ) for years, exactly since I was 12. I tried to use glycolic acid, lactic acid, retinol, bha, vitamin E, tranexamic acid and even eye creams based of caffeine or hyaluronic acid although nothing seems to look. I was opting to get a laser but I’m not sure if it’s gonna work.
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Using Tretinoin can sometimes lead to temporary darkening of sunspots, as it accelerates skin cell turnover and can make hyperpigmentation more noticeable initially. Here are some considerations and steps you might take:
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When switching from Epiduo, which contains adapalene (a type of retinoid) and benzoyl peroxide, to tretinoin, it's possible to experience a purging period, although it might not be as pronounced as starting a retinoid for the first time. Here's why and what to expect:
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I am not aware of any correlation between topical tretinoin and insomnia. I am not certain if there are any possible other ingredients in the cream you are using that might cause insomnia though.
