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Retin-A Causing Leathery Textured Skin

5611anonSep 2, 2010
I am becoming increasingly concerned about my Retin A use.. I am currently using Retin A 0.1 and have been for 6 months with the following side effects: Thin opaque look to the skin,Rough skin texture with a matrix of lines giving the skin texture a “leathery look to it” I am mixed raced( afro- European ) Are these side effects part of are-modelling process”. Will my skin texture improve over the next 6 months?

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Dr. Carmen Kavali, MD
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Answered on Sep 11, 2010
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Dr. Mary P. Lupo, MD
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Answered on Sep 3, 2010
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