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I'm on my 10th week of tretinoin and my cheeks are still really red. any idea on when i can expect it to stop?

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Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

Decrease dose: under the supervision of your prescribing physician. A small decrease in the dose will usually help resolve the redness.

Answered 12/3/2014

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A member asked:

I'm on my 10th week of tretinoin and my cheeks are still really red. any idea on when i can expect it to stop?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

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