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Severe Orange Peel and Weathering/skin Damage from .025 Retinol?

llcardinaleJun 5, 2012
I used this retinal for 3 years and then had a severe reaction starting with what looked like tracks intersecting, then burning for several weeks on and off over a three month period. This process over about 3 months now looks like I have aged by 15+ yrs. Note that I ceased using it as soon as I saw the first damage. This occurred 01/11. Now I want to know what can be done to correct the damage without causing further damage. Note that this damage also triggered rosesa. Thank you.

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Dr. F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam)
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Answered on Jun 8, 2012
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