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In 3 months, tretinoin cream has only made my acne worse and worse?
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Irritation: Irritation from topical treatments for acne can often make the acne worse. Every person is different and what works for one person, may make another persons acne worse. One option is to reduce the frequency of application to every other night and use only a pea-sized drop. If irritation is still a problem, then changing the regimen completely is recommended.
Answered 5/24/2013
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