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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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Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended

Thank you for your question. A common side effect of tretinoin is skin irritation, redness, peeling, or dryness. Using scrubs or other acne products meant to exfoliate can cause irritation to worsen. I would stop using all products and use gentle facial cleansers and lotion. However, if the ...

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Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended

Thank you for your question.Combining those topical creams have a potential of causing redness or irritation, so starting with alternating days of using them will help. Also, I suggest applying the creams to a small test spot first and after a few weeks, if there is no irritation, then you can ...

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Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended

Hello and thank you for your question. Retin-A has exfoliating effects on skin, so I would caution against using additional exfoliant as your skin may experience too much irritation. I would recommend a consultation by a board certified dermatologist for evaluation of your skin and discussion of...

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