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Is my skin going to be red and painful for a while after Retin-A for 3 days? (Photos)

My face feels dry, chapped, tight, and scaly. My doctor prescribed Retin-A 0.05% for acne and scarring, and Ive only been using it for

I've been using retinol 1% for 4 weeks and my face has started going really red?

I've been though all the flakey skin tightness burning skin looked horrible!! It started sorting it's self out as been nearly 4 weeks and

Retin-A and dry skin. Can I safely assume that my tight, dry skin means there is no more water remaining?

I have started using retin-a .025% and I've read and been told to use it on dry skin. Problem is I can't leave my skin for 10 minutes after

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If I am not experiencing the dry/irritated skin side effects of Retin A does that mean it is not working for me?

I started using retin-a a few months ago and read that just about everyone has dry and/or irritated skin from it. I am using 0.05 percent

Why is my face burning, peeling, tight, and glossy when using Retin A (Tretinoin) .1% every evening?

I am 42 started a Retin A (Tretinoin) .1% every night. It's leaving my face very tight, my forehead and nose have a glossy look, and