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How Long After Fraxel Repair Can I Start Using Retin-A

Had Fraxel Repair 3 weeks ago. Will Retin-A help with the collagen rebuilding process? Also how long after my treatment should I wait to start using...

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What Do I Use First Retin-A or Night Cream?

I got some tretinoin retin-a 0.1 gel from doctors yesterday and done a test patch last night with no adverse reaction, but would really like to know...

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What is the Least You Can Use Retin-A for It to Work?

I have red-head skin, and I've just started using Retin-A for acne and wrinkle purposes. I'm using the 0.025% gel, but it is still making my...

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Retin A Before and After Fraxel Repair?

How exactly in terms of benefits does Retin-A help as PRE-treatment for Fraxel Repair and what does it do as POST treatment? What is the treatment...

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Retin-A 1% First Time Under Eyes: Woke with Darker Circles

I already have dark circles and am hoping the Retin-A will improve them. Today they are more purple and just darker. Will this stop with continued use...

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How Long Before I Should Stop Using Retin a if I Want to Plan a Baby?

How Long Before I Should Stop Using Retin a if I Want to Plan a Baby?

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How Do I Use Clindamycin and Retin-A at the Same Time?

At night when I am supposed to be using both what is the order I should apply, if I should wash my face, and how long I should wait before a specific...

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Should I Go off Retin A in the Summer?

So I started using retin a in february. It has worked wonders for me except for when I go in the sun. Whenever I go in the sun, I break out the day...

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Using Retin-A 0.1% and Vitamin C Together?

I have been using Retin-A 0.1% for a while, and loving the results. I also really like using vitamin c and was wondering if I can use vitamin c on top...

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