I've seen lots of before and after photos from people who use tretinoin. I notice many of them look like their faces are shiny or even oily. Is that an effect of the tretinoin or is it because they are wearing some sort of lotion in the photos?
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When starting tretinoin, it's common to experience an initial worsening of skin conditions before seeing improvements. Here are some insights and recommendations:
Initial Reaction: It's normal for the skin to purge when beginning tretinoin treatment. This means that you might see more pimples...
My first recommendation is to make an appointment with your dermatologist for a skin evaluation. There are different courses of treatment, varying from peels, lasers, to skin care regimes, that would help rejuvenate the skin. Talking with your dermatologist would help to determine...
Dryness and peeling are among the most common side effects of Retin A, particularly when patient's first start using the product. Most patients find that the dryness improves as their skin gets used to Retin A, but this process can take up to 6-8 weeks. In the interim, there are some...
