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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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My Face Burns and is Red and Peeling in Some Spots Due to Retin-a. How Can I Get It to Go Away?
How can I get the redness to go away?
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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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How Long Should the Peeling/flaking Occur from the Use of Trentinoin 0.05% That Was Prescribed by my Dr. Last? Continue Use?
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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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