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My stretch marks are getting worse from Retin-A, what can I do? (Photos)

I had a baby almost 2 months ago and I’ve been putting on 0.0025% Retin-A cream for a month and a half and my stretch marks are getting so much worse. Is it one of those it gets worse before it gets better situations or should I stop using it?

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Deborah M. Longwill, DO

Retin-A can dry the skin and even make it peel. In many cases we advise patients to start conservatively with a pea size amount twice a week. At this time if you are feeling too dry or have a burning sensation i recommend to discontinue the Retin-A  and contact your dermatologist for further ...

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Deborah M. Longwill, DO

You can get facials in conjunction with tretinoin therapy however we typically recommend stopping the tretinoin at least 5 days before most procedures to minimize the chance of an adverse reaction.I recommend you see a dermatologist in your area for further treatment options.

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