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Can I use Retin-A on my lips to treat fordyce spots?

Talha_chDec 2, 2018
I have fordyce spots on my lips and there are too many of them and they're spreading so may I use Retin-A cream on my lips?

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Dr. Michelle Cabret, MD, DDS
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Answered on Dec 5, 2018
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Monika Soni, MD

Thank you for your question! I don't think you would see any benefit from using retin-A on your Fordyce spots, and in fact would likely have a fair bit of redness/irritation from it. Best to see your dermatologist for destructive treatments, from laser to electrosurgery to application of acids. ...

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Are you referring to bleaching cream? If so what percentage are you using and is it hydroquinone alone? If so you can use Tretinoin with hydroquinone creams. We do not go over 4-6% hydroquinone in our compounded creams, but there are lots of compounded formulas used. Depending on...

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