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Been using retin a (tretinoin) for 1month now, 3xweek only. using as directed but it's still burning some patches on my face. will it stop? thank you.
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Probably: Depending on what you're using it for, you may then be asked to up the dose and you'll go through the same process again
Answered 4/23/2015
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