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A member asked:

I've been using retin a (tretinoin) for 2 weeks on my very small icepick scars and all it's done is make the skin red ? when will i see improvement

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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."

Dr Khan agreed

Answered 12/30/2016

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