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Can oily skin prevent the peeling from 0.1% Retin A?

ManzanillogirlAug 25, 2015
I have oily skin on my face, slight less so on my chest. I have worked up to 0.1%. Retin A I wait at least 15 minutes after washing to apply and 15 more before adding moisturizer mostly to my neck chest and jowls. I have never had redness or peeling. Is it working?

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Dr. Kate Gant, MD
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