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I have oily skin, it's winter now. should i stop using tretinoin?

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Dr. Erine Kupetsky answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Continue to use it (pea sized drop to clean dry face) , let dry and add frag and oil free lotion on top. If you're still dry, continue to moisturize during the day.

Answered 4/22/2014

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