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Which Retin-A Tretinoin Would Be Best to Treat Fordyce Spots on my Penis?

Amherst7016Jan 26, 2011
I have fordyce spots on the shaft and foreskin of my penis. I have read online that tretinoin works in getting rid of fordyce spots. First off would it be better to use a cream or gel version? I was thinking the gel since I have found many testimonials that the cream leads to rashes and massive skin peeling. Secondly in addition to the first question: should I use the 0.05% strength gel, 0.10% gel, 0.025% cream, or 0.05% cream. Obviously mattering whether cream or gel is preferred. Thanks.

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Dr. Emily Altman, MD
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Answered on Jan 30, 2011
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