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Topical retinol reduces the appearance of stretch marks.

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CONTESTED PARTIAL
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Is it true that topical retinol reduces the appearance of stretch marks?

Partly. Evidence on retinoids for stretch marks is mixed and indirect: several sources report tretinoin (a retinoid, not retinol) improves the appearance of early stretch marks, while a systematic review found tretinoin results varied and no topical formulation is shown most effective. No retrieved source directly tests topical retinol on stretch marks.

Verdict: CONTESTED PARTIAL · 3 sources for, 1 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 3
Stretch marks
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Stretch marks. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stretch_marks

Evidence against · 1
Topical management of striae distensae (stretch marks): prevention and therapy of striae rubrae and albae.
2016
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S, U., D, M., & A, B. (2016). Topical management of striae distensae (stretch marks): prevention and therapy of striae rubrae and albae.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1111/jdv.13223

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Dual Topical Therapy. The Future of Stretch Marks?
2025
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Rosell, V. M. C. & Grimalt, R. (2025). Dual Topical Therapy. The Future of Stretch Marks?. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1002/jvc2.70234

Stretch marks during pregnancy: a review of topical prevention.
2015
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Korgavkar, K. & Wang, F. (2015). Stretch marks during pregnancy: a review of topical prevention.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.13426

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