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Bumps all over forehead & some near chin. Acne products are not clearing it up. Should I see a different dermatologist? (Photos)

My forehead is very waxy and has small colorless bumps and red irritated acne. I tried over the counter acne products, Prescription acne

Regular .025 tretinoin cream or compounded version?

I am getting ready to begin use of tretinoin for anti-aging. I am 32. I do not have active acne but I do consider myself to have sensitive

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Is there an age to switch from retinol to Retin-A?

Hi, I know retinol works slower than Retin-A. Assuming it takes X years for retinol to show results, you have aged another X years. Can the

Do you have to have acne to use tretinoin?

To aid in reducing my PIH, I was prescribed tretinoin 0.025% and Azelaic acid 15% topical cream. Is it worth it to take the risk with

I started using Retin A 0.5% (prescription) about 3 months ago.

49 years old, I started using Retin A 0.5% (perscription) about 3 months ago. I started once a week for 4 weeks, twice a week for 4

Retin-A micro can it help with indented face scar? (Photo)

I have a small indented scar on my face that is year and three months old. I was hit by some type of spider. Also, I'm almost 55 and

Is Tretinoin Cream suppose to break you out after the first use?

I was prescribed tretinoin cream 0.025% for mild acne on my forehead and I tested a small amount on my cheek to make sure Im not allergic

If I mix moisturizer with my Retin-A am I getting the full prescription strength and benefits of Retin A? (Photo)

If I mix a pea sized amount of my nightly RetinA with equal amount of a moisturizer, am I getting the full prescription strength and

Is there a prescription vitamin c serum available?

I'm looking for a good vitamin c serum to use along side retin a. Any product recommendations?