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Will Using Retin-A Lighten a Skin Tan?

If I have a tan and am using Retin-A. Will it make my tan fade away quicker than normal?

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Dr. Samir Shureih, MD
Dr. Samir Shureih, MD
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Answered on Jan 19, 2010
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