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I have pores and acne scars after using Retin-A, what can help reduce the look of them?

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Sep 17 Derm gave me Retin A 0.05 for acne oily prone skin. What can reverse what Retin A gas done to my pores be acne scars? What type of scarring do I have and what pore size do I have? What skincare is most suitable and what treatment will be most effective for my pores and scars? Please help

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Retinoids and Retin A can cause exfoliation, dryness, and skin sensitivity; especially when using other exfoliants such as glycolic acid or salicylic acid. If you are using retinoids around the face, you may want to use a ceramide moisturizer such as Elevase Moisture Booster to help strengthen...

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Retinoids and Retin A can cause exfoliation, dryness, and skin sensitivity; especially when using other exfoliants such as glycolic acid or salicylic acid. If you are using retinoids around the face, you may want to use a ceramide moisturizer such as Elevase Moisture Booster to help strengthen...

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Retinoids are chemical exfoliants. When used with mechanical exfoliation, the skin can be sensitized. I would use Elevase Moisture Booster to help hydrate your skin.  Best,  Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon

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Retinoids and Retin A can cause exfoliation, dryness, and skin sensitivity; especially when using other exfoliants such as glycolic acid or salicylic acid. If you are using retinoids around the face, you may want to use a ceramide moisturizer such as Elevase Moisture Booster to help strengthen...

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