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How long does a Tretinoin purge last?
Query: Hi doctor, I am using Tretinoin for the past five months and for about 2.5 months in I began to experience purging. However, at the time I did not know that it was purging, I just assumed that my skin was breaking out again because of the Tretinoin. So I decided to stop using it. I have been off of ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you mentioned in the history also, yes, Tretinoin users experience skin purging. But it occurs for the initial few weeks only and it improves on its own with treatment continuation. Flare of acne, dryness, and irritation occurs for a few weeks. It should have subs... Read Full »