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What should I incorporate in my routine with oily skin and enlarged pores at 41?

I'm 41 with oily acne prone skin and enlarged pores on my nose and around my cheeks.

Can I switch to tretinoin cream after using tretinoin gel for 8 months?

Ive been using a tretinoin gel (0.05%) at night for acne as well as aczone or dapsone gel (60 g) in the morning and doxycycline. Ive been

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I have pores and acne scars after using Retin-A, what can help reduce the look of them?

Sep 17 Derm gave me Retin A 0.05 for acne oily prone skin. What can reverse what Retin A gas done to my pores be acne scars? What type

Which type of cleanser and moisturizer should use while I'm on Retin-A (0.025%)? (photos)

I'm not sure which cleanser and moisturizer to use since I'm on Retin A and I have oily/sensitive skin. I've heard 'cetaphil' is good,

How can I get my skin a brighter tone?

I am male 25, with oily, dull, wheaties skin . Please suggest me any complete course to get brighter tone of my face . Like salicylic acid

Why do users of retinoid creams have shiny faces?

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

When to stop using Retin-A if no results are seen?

Hello, I've been using Retin A for 16 weeks now and have not seen any resutls. As a matter of fact, my skin has gotten worse and more oily.

Can oily skin prevent the peeling from 0.1% Retin A?

I have oily skin on my face, slight less so on my chest. I have worked up to 0.1%. Retin A I wait at least 15 minutes after washing to

I have been using Tretinoin Cream 0.025% for 8 weeks at night, but my skin isn't peeling. Does that mean it's not working?

My skin does not appear to be pealing does that mean Tretinoin is not working? My skin actually feels a little oily in the morning