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  • female
  • 40 Years
  • 20/02/2025

I've been dealing with malar bags and someone mentioned it might be due to an underactive thyroid. If that's true, could medication help improve them? I've been using tretinoin and taking a collagen supplement, but these bags really make me look older. Are there any other treatments or options you would suggest for these slight malar bags?

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take medicine

Dr. Mubarak Suggests...

Consult a Dermatologist

Answered 25/07/2025

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