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Will Tretinoin for Acne Cause a Tattoo to Fade?

I Have Acne on my Back. Im Using Tretinoin 0.025% at Night. I have a large tattoo on my back as well. Will using the tretinoin cause my tattoo to fade?

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Is it Safe to Combine Tretinoin 0.05% Cream and a Over the counter Hydroquinone Gel 2%?

Is it safe to use prescription Tretinoin 0.05% cream and a overthecounter hydroquinone gel 2% together? I am trying to lighten dark spots and rid some...

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To Moisturize or Not to Moisturize?

I have medium severity adult acne. I went to see a skin specialist today and the derma nurse prescribed a strict skin regimin which includes a...

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Can Renova, Used on the Nose, Just Once, Alter Your DNA Such That You Will Have Permanent Broken Capillaries?

Can Renova, used just once, on the nose, alter your DNA such that you will have permanent broken capillaries ? If not, how long will the broken...

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Why Did Tretinoin and Differin Age my Skin,though They're Supposed to Help with Aging?

Started using tretinoin 0.05 a year ago for acne.the first 2 or 3 months my skin looked great.but then a small frown line and enlarged pores appeared...

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Are Higher Doses of Retinoids More Effective?

I've been using 0.05% tretinoin cream for 5 months, and my mild-moderate acne still hasn't cleared up as desired. When I asked my...

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Tretinoin and Light?

I have begun using tretinoin, ive been told that you shouldnt use it during the day, my problem is that i work a night job and sleep during the day, i...

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Is Tretinoin+Clindamycin and Ducray Keracnyl Safe for a 9 Year Old Girl with Acne? (photo)

Hi, My nine year old daughter has developed ance on her forehead. It appeared last year when we moved from England to Bangalore, India. A locally...

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