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Retin A Micro Skin Shedding?

December 17, 2012
Asked By:JPC5015

Hello All, I recently went on Retin A micro 0.1% and had light acne however have Ice Pick scars and enlarged pores. While on this, Id say a week my skin had marked improvement. I was flaking as well. They say Retin A micro helps shed dead skin making your skin look young and fresh, will you continuously shed dead skin cells as long as your using Retin A Micro?

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Answer: Exfoliation with Retin A micro

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