Hi doctors. I am 34 years old and have just started using tretinoid cream 0.025. I have started using the cream a week ago every other night. I know still too early to see any changes, but I noticed pores on Apple of my cheeks are more visible and large, no dryness or peeling yet. Is this a side effect of the cream? Should I continue to use it or stop using it?
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