A 27-year-old male asked:
Does retrieve cream help scaring and pigment or make it worse?
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Dr. Anthony Corradoanswered
Specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery
Tretinoin for Scars: Retrieve cream contains tretinoin. Tretinoin is most effective in the treatment of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and shallow scars. It helps speed up the removal of darkened surface skin cells leading to a more even toned appearance. It is also effective in treatment of shallow scars, such as "ice pick" scars caused by acne. It works by stimulating collagen formation in the effected areas.
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