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Hi, I have recently started applying tretinoin 0.025% as a part of acne treatment. After 2 weeks my skin around my mouth started pigmenting and now the skin is really sensitive and dark. What should I do?
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Tretinoin leads to skin peeling/dryness ,continue usage lead to cracks and irritation and pigmented skin, so stop usage and review for details,
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Dear lybrate-user, may I know wat time you are applying the medicine? Which face wash you are using? I would suggest to stop applying the cream n wait for 2 weeks.
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