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A member asked:

Is it true if using tretinoin at first all pimples and blackheads that are stored under the skin will come out to the surface of the skin ?

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Dr. Emil Shakov answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Give it time: It takes time for the skin to adjust and when starting any new skin care product, acne is a potential side effect. The trentinoin will work to recruit fibroblasts and improve the quality of your skin and treat the acne.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 4/16/2014

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