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Getting conflicting stories, will retin a help if i have melasma, can't afford laser. some say it makes it worse. tyvm?

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Melasma: Will not likely help. Not certain what you mean by working on? Making it darker or lighter. What is your goal?

Answered 6/29/2017

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A member asked:

Getting conflicting stories, will retin a help if i have melasma, can't afford laser. some say it makes it worse. tyvm?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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