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Is it safe to use tretinoin cream.01% long-term? have used for 10 years...great skin. also curious whether it counts toward my daily vitamin a, as i have uncommonly dense bones...+3 at 53 years old?

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Dr. Robert Jackson answered

Yes: Yes it is safe to use retin-a. You are getting your vitamin a from your diet. Don't forget to keep up the sun protection.

Dr Zirvi agreed

Answered 1/26/2015

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Dr. Robert Peppercorn answered

Retin A (tretinoin): There is no time limit for use of tretinoin cream. We believe that it is very healthy for the skin for long term use. It does not offer you any internal vitamin a.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/9/2015

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A member asked:

Is it safe to use tretinoin cream.01% long-term? have used for 10 years...great skin. also curious whether it counts toward my daily vitamin a, as i have uncommonly dense bones...+3 at 53 years old?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Jackson answered

Dr Zirvi agreed

Dr. Robert Peppercorn answered

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

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