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I'm using tretinoin at night and bhaduring the day... but my face became very redness ..is it normal? or should i stop using bha?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Redface: Stio both drugs for a few days and apply amoisturizer like virgin coconut oil for s few days until the redness subsides.

Answered 2/1/2014

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