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I was prescribed benzamycin in the morning and tretinoin at night for acne. is tretinoin supposed to be used on top of acne or just acne prone sites?

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Dr. Suzanne Galli answered

Tretinoin: Tretinoin is a great product that reduces oil glands and improves acne. You can use it all over your skin rather than spot treating.

Dr Major agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Tretinoin: Apply as a thin layer over the entire area being treated with or without acne.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/31/2014

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A member asked:

I was prescribed benzamycin in the morning and tretinoin at night for acne. is tretinoin supposed to be used on top of acne or just acne prone sites?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Suzanne Galli answered

Dr Major agreed

Dr. Lori Semel answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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