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A 24-year-old female asked:
Help pls! i have keratosis pilaris. which is better cream? aha 9% or retin a (tretinoin)? it is okay to combine retin a (tretinoin) and urea 25% cream? thank u
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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohananswered
Dermatology 59 years experience
Any of them: Or any combination. 3% salicylic acid cream is also used.Results vary widely.
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Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Moisturizer: This is a manifestation of dry skin and regular application of any moisturizer within 3 mins after bathing often controls it. If necessary, one may consider using a cream with 20% urea but no more. I would not use Retin A (tretinoin) since it just make the skin even drier.
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Last updated Jul 12, 2019
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