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What is Better for Acne and Reducing Blemishes or Scars? Epiduo, Differin, or Retin A?

I am in my 30s and I still get acne clpar to the time that I am menstruating. I'm used to use Differin years ago, and when I visited my Drmarologist...

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How to Treat Bad Skin Reaction from Retin-a Micro?

I used retin-a micro on some parts of my body to treat kp, discoloration, scars, post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, etc., but it only made it worse....

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Retin-A and Scarring

Recent research on tretinoin suggests that it inhibits MMP production. Low MMP levels have also been associated with atrophic scarring. Is it possible...

Will I Scar from my Retin A Treatment?

Am using extra strong .25 Retin A on sunspots. They have all disappeared with minimal peeling, except for one. This is more of a eraser sized dark...

Can Vitamin A (Retinol) Be Used on a New Chicken Pox Scar?

Good day! My daughter had chicken pox about 4 weeks ago, and was left with some shallow scars on my face. Even if the scans have fallen for more than...

Retin- a Used for a Year...need Some Advice Please on How How Often to Use It Now?

II've used retin a for over one year ( sun damage, acne, scarring and fine lines) i started off for 4 months on a 0.01% then a 0.25% (gels) now i use...

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