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A member asked:

Why did my face clear up a lot with retin-a the first two weeks but then got a little red in the cheek area and now it's always there ? is this normal

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Red face: Your face has reacted to the retin a (tretinoin). You need to apply a moisturizer to your skin and possibly take a few days off of applying the retin a (tretinoin).

Dr Eitner agreed

Answered 2/12/2013

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