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Darker breast skin under the areola? any way to lighten it?
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Tretinoin: Results will vary but retinoids used for acne such as retin a (tretinoin) differin etc will gradually peel skin and lighten dark area. This does peel and it is drying .Use every other day if necessary.
Answered 9/28/2016
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