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I have tretinoin cream that I use for my face acne. Is this safe to use for my vagina?

xoxo129Mar 19, 2016
i have been getting a lot of pimple like bumps on my vagina , not around the lips of my vagina nor the labia but near the bikini line.

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Answered on Mar 23, 2016
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If you want a tattoo removed it needs to be done by laser. If you are using tretinoin on a area with both acne and a tattoo it will not effect the ink which is deeper in the skin.

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Tretinoin should not be used by itself but combined with other topical medications. It can be trying and should be used gradually and not overused. 

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Tretinoin causes surface drying and sun sensitivity only. It wil not effect internal organs. Theoretically it should not be used in a pregnant woman but it's absorption is minimal. 

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