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A 31-year-old female asked:

Isopropyl myristate is in tretinoin which can clog pores so if i use the cream version does this mean my pores will get clogged. why is it in there?

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Dr. Yelena Kipervasanswered

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Reassurance: Please do not overuse cream more than once a day and your pores will be open.

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