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I fell about three months ago and have a dark scar where i cut my knee, will retin a (tretinoin) help fade the discoloration?
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Retin a (tretinoin): Retin a (tretinoin) can help fade your discoloration but will work better if combined with a bleaching agent such as hydroquinone.
Answered 5/2/2014
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