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Does Retin-A help cellulite, stretch marks, and large pores?

lindseybeauJun 30, 2017
I am wondering if I can take a tube of Retin-a and mix it into a bottle of body lotion and use it all over my body? arms, legs, stomach.... Also, I am wondering if Rtain-a helps to improves cellulite on legs, stretch marks on hips, and/or large pores on face?

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Dr. Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD
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Answered on Jul 11, 2017
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Hi bellehp!I am sorry to hear about your unfortunate experience. Retin-A is extremely easy to get from a doctor. If there are other medications that require a prescription, please see a doctor rather than risking your health. It sounds to me like you could benefit from seeing a licensed...

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I recommend that you use the triretinoin at night. I recommend the Calrifying Kit in the morning as a routine. See linkBestH Karamanoukian MD FACS

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