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Why is retin a (tretinoin) making the skin under my eyes feel raw? i need some advice.
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Patience: Retin A (tretinoin) usually causes dry red peeling skin before improvement is seen. It is used in many situations. Patience is the most effective ingredient here Good luck to you; and as my mother always said, "Patience is a Virtue."
Answered 6/3/2019
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