Can Retin-A Fade Freckles?

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what effect will it have on freckles and whiteheads/ blackheads?

Harold J. Kaplan, MD · Answer

Hi RP123.  We do not suggest Retin A for freckles.  To permanently remove them, we would suggest a q-switched Nd:Yg laser.  View the pictures below for cases where we have permanently removed freckles.  Retin A cannot and will not accomplish this.  Good luck.

Anthony Perri, MD · Answer

In addition to improving acneiform lesions, topical retinoids such as Retin A do have beneficial effects on photodamage such as "sun spots" and freckles.  With continued use over many months combined with photoprotection, many patients note that their freckles do indeed fade.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

Retin A is part od the treatment of black heads white heads small cysts. You need a skin care program to control all thse problems, that may also include chemical peels, some times laser if your skin color permits that

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