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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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Dr. Todd Sisto answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

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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