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Tretinoin
Risks of Topical Tretinoin Use During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
"the key safety message is that the absence of evidence of harm is not absolute proof of safety"
Ryan M. Trowbridge, MD, MS, MA
Mar 5, 20258 min read
Will Tretinoin Reduce the Size of My Pores?
What causes large facial pores? Unfortunately, there is no one single thing that contributes to pore size. It is a mix of multiple and...
Ryan M. Trowbridge, MD, MS, MA
Mar 2, 20255 min read
Myth: Tretinoin Reduces Oily Skin
If you have oily skin and were counting on tretinoin to help , you may likely be disappointed. Although tretinoin has been shown to have...
Ryan M. Trowbridge, MD, MS, MA
Mar 1, 20254 min read
Tretinoin: What is it?
If you’ve ever wondered about the connection between tretinoin, vitamin A, and retinol, you’re in the right place. In this post, we...
Ryan M. Trowbridge, MD, MS, MA
Feb 23, 20253 min read
Tretinoin: Does It Really Cause Sun Sensitivity?
Anyone who has used tretinoin before remembers the instructions: apply a pea-sized amount at night. It’s true, tretinoin should be...
Ryan M. Trowbridge, MD, MS, MA
Feb 22, 20254 min read
Myth: You Need to Apply Tretinoin Every Night
Research suggests that you don’t need to apply retinoids every night to reap their full benefits.
Ryan M. Trowbridge, MD, MS, MA
Feb 17, 20253 min read
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