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Will Tretinoin .025 Cream take longer than 3 months to work?

PPK1Oct 6, 2015
I have been using tretinoin .025 cream for about 13 weeks now and am experiencing a bad breakout on my chin and lower cheeks. I go through phases where my skin is completely clear for about a week and then end up breaking out again. Is it typical to still have a breakout so far in or should I consult my doctor for a different approach?

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