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I Am Getting Pimples After Using Retin a .05% Cream, Should I Discontinue Using?

I have been using retin a .05% cream for the past 10 days. every 2 or 3 days i get a new pimple... am getting desperate now.. should i continue using...

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I Use Retin A but I Don't Understand if I Should Stop when I See Irritation?

Everybody keeps saying that Retin A works magic for aging skin, wrinkles, but nobody says what should be done when irritation occurs. When irritation...

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Will Retin-A Gel Fade a Natural Skin Tan?

I'm going on holiday soon and i was going to stop using the Retin-A gel for the duration of my holiday because i've heard it makes skin sensitive to...

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Generous Face, Arm Applications of Retin-A 0.1% Causing Very Blurry Vision?

For 2mo I've been using this only. 2 times daily liberally all over the face neck arms as prescribed (to help even out severe skin tone issue). Just...

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Skin is Red and Irritated After Applying Retin-A, What Should I do?

I apply Ratin A- 0.05% for 2 day after 3 month and i feel some irritation on my face.When fell Irritation 3rd day in evening,,,, i stop using ratin-A....

Should Retin A Be Discontinued For A Male Planning To Have A Child?

Is it true that one needs to stop using Retin A for a period of 2 to 3 months if you're male and planning to have a child? I did read something...

How Long Before Giving Up on Retin-A Micro?

I have been using retin a micro for over 6 weeks and my skin has only gotten worse, at what point do I stop and move onto something else?

Does Retin-A Use Ever Level Out? Or Do You Continue to Produce More Collagen with Each Application?

Does retin-A use for youthful skin (or wrinkles) eventually level out? Or do you continue to produce more collagen with each application? I have...

Retinol Ester and Pregnancy?

Hii i've been using antiaging product with retinol ester and i'm trying to get pregnant actually i used infertility drugs this cycle and if it doesn't...

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