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Retin a for Two Months and No Effect?

SadoneJan 2, 2013
Hi i have been on retin a for two months. but have not seen improvement on my skin. but not seen any terrible side effects people experience. does this show retin a will not give me good skin and have any anti-aging purpose? is it ok to use aha or bha while on retin a?

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Dr. Anthony Perri, MD
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Answered on Jan 5, 2013
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Dr. Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired)
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