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Will a retinoid cream help minimize the appearance of my mole removal scar? (photos)

35 yo female. I had a mole removed from my face 5 months ago. It was a shave removal and the doctor cauterised the area afterwards. It has

Do you have to have acne to use tretinoin?

To aid in reducing my PIH, I was prescribed tretinoin 0.025% and Azelaic acid 15% topical cream. Is it worth it to take the risk with

Incredibly dry skin, terrible texture right now. Is this normal?

I have been using Tretinoin .05% regularly for about 2 months now. Most of my face is making great improvements both with fine lines and

How long can you expect to struggle with peeling whilst on Tretinoin?

Hello! I have used Tretinoin 0,05% for the past 2 months to improve texture, glow and prevent lines. I have used it every night since I

Is it normal that Retin-A is making my post-acne red and brown marks worse?

I have many red & brown post-acne marks. I've been using Retin-A (.025%) for 2 weeks now. I started using it every 2 to 3 days since

Can Retinol thin the skin on the upper lip?

I had faint fine lines and hyperpigmentation on my upper lip. Derm said to use OTC retinol, but the retinol traveled up the lines and

I'm 24 years old and I started using retinoids to treat my textured skin.

Is it too early to use retinoid for 24 years old? I also use it to treat the frown on my forehead and the obvious nasolabial line. What

I'm 26, I have problematic skin. I have enlarged pores, dryness, rough texture, and breakouts. How can I remedy this? (Photo)

I've been using Retin-A 0.05 in the morning and at night for about a month now. I feel like my skin has gotten worse though, even drier and