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Continue Using Expired Retin-A?

I have a (very expensive) tube of Retin-A that expired about two months ago. When I use it, I don't get any peeling or redness, but I haven't been...

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How Long Do Retin A Side Effects Last?

Hello I just started using retin-a 0.1%. My question is how long will the peeling, dryness, and burning last? Should I take a break from the cream...

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Do You Have to Peel for Retin A to Be Working?

I started tretinoin .05 % cream about a week ago after having used an over-the-counter retinoid cream for several years. I've been using it in the...

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Recommended Retin-A Strength for Pre and Post TCA Peel Skin?

For sensitive, acne-prone skin? Thank you all!

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Retin-A - No Peeling

Hi, I have been using Retin A 0.025% for the past 3 weeks; I am mainly using it for collagen production. It has cleared up all my blackheads and acne,...

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Will Retin-A Before and After TCA Cause More Breakouts?

I'll be doing a 12.5% TCA soon for acne/acne scarring. Web advice is to use Retin-A 2 weeks prior and restart 1 week post-peel. I was always told to...

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Natural Oils Lost After Baking Soda Cleansing and Retin-A

I cleansed my face with baking soda water for three days and used Retin-A 0.5% for two days as an Anti-aging treatment. There was a lot of peeling off...

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Concerned About HQ, Want to Stop Obagi Nuderm. Is It Ok? (photo)

Hi, 3 days ago I started Obagi Nuderm. I started peeling a lot with redness and stinging. I'm 30, southeast asian but my great grandfather is dutch....

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