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I have used 2% hydroquinone products w/zero help for sun spots. I started retinol .05, is this enough? (Photo)

aaclarkeAug 22, 2018
Would a rx of retin-a work better? I prefer no lasers. I had a peel approx 7 months ago. I would love my skin color to be less red and the spots to disappear. Thanks!

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Dr. Emil A. Tanghetti, MD
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Answered on Aug 24, 2018
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