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Using 0.01% Tretinoin gel, not really doing anything for me. (Photo)

November 21, 2015
Asked By:mbrennyb in Houston, TX

I am a 45 year old African American. I was prescribe 0.01% Tretinoin gel and I've be using it for bout 2 months but it not doing much of nothing. Should I just try a more higher strength? It's doing nothing for me. Im using it for anti aging affects? Also I need a good night moisturizer after my tretinoin gel can you please help me. I have aged alot due to depression and stress. And I've heard tretinoin gel is good for aged skin.please I'm needing

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