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Tretin 0.025%ointment

2023-09-22 11:23:23
My dentist recommended me to use this cream on my tongue where there is a white spot... should I use it as I know it is for acne😕😕 please any dr help me🙏
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Hello please share your picture Retinoids are used for some oral condition send the pic for better evaluation

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Yes retinoids are prescribed for certain lesions of the oral cavity. Kindly describe the white spot?

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To my knowledge tretinoin is for external use only. So it shouldn’t be applied inside your oral cavity. Plz consult your dentist again for the purpose of prescribing this medicine.

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Hi, Please share a picture of your tongue.

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