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Will any long-term side effects appear after I discontinue tretinoin use after 2 years?

Resourceful4823May 2, 2019

If I use tretinoin for long period like 1,2 years and stop using it then after some time my skin get worse or not?? Is any long term side effects appear if i stop using it.

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