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Has retin-a (tretinoin) displayed efficacy (in clinical journals) as possibly improving scarring resulting from previous wounds/lesions to the skin?
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Yes it has: Tretinoin cream along with iontophoresis (a mild electric current) applied to areas of scars has proven clinically effective in improving the appearance and the elasticity of the affected area.
Answered 7/25/2015
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Scar: retin a (tretinoin) is not a scar treatment. Consider laser treaent or surgical excision
Answered 8/17/2015
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