I've been using Retin-A Micro Gel 0.04% for the past 2 months however i've noticed my acne scars haven't lightened. I've heard that AHA/BHA work well with lightening acne scars.
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Retin-A micro is the brand name of the medication. It uses patented microsphere technology to improve delivery of the medication to the skin cells. The actual tretinoin in these medications is the same. Hope this helps!Johnson C. Lee, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Hello and thank you for your question. You can apply the hydroquinone and then the Retin-A without any waiting time, just monitor for side effects such as irritation or redness. Moisturizing would be a good idea to minimize some of the side effects from the medications. I recommend a...
Personally I would say not to use these on the same night. I'd rotate every other night. The other choice would be to apply Retinol to dry skin. Then wait about 15 minutes. Dampen the skin, and then apply the Discoloration Defense over that. "This answer has been solicited without seeing this ...