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After applying retino on my face for nearly 5 days i got my pimples really down.but now i want to maintain it.plese suggest me a way out to avoid it!

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Follow-up: I take it that a retinoic acid preparation is clearing your acne and want to know about maintenance. You are likely to be on this for a few years and can try tapering from time to time. Or your physician may add topical clindamycin, or a low dose of a systemic antibiotic for maintenance.

Answered 6/20/2013

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A member asked:

After applying retino on my face for nearly 5 days i got my pimples really down.but now i want to maintain it.plese suggest me a way out to avoid it!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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