Before using this gel, I use to have my face covered in cystic acne. I was told to use tretonin for the texture of my skin but recently I've been getting punctured holes on my skin where old acne use to form and I'm afraid of my face being covered with ice -picked scars. Should I stop using tretonin gel? Could this be the reason as to why I'm getting tiny holes all over my face. I also have really sensitive acne prone skin.
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Retin-A is one of the most effective ways to combat aging however it must be used properly. Keys to using Retin -A are waiting 15 minuets after washing your face to apply and only use a pea sized amount. Water is a barrier to Retin-A so if you apply while the skin is still moist, the Retin-A...
The cream in this medicine should not clog pores or it wouldn’t be a very good acne medicine. It should help unplug your pores. You may not feel as dry with the cream but it shouldn’t make your acne. worse
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