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Tretinoin 0.04% usage

2021-10-11 16:00:15
My doc prescribed tretinoin 0.04%. I have uneven skin tone and tend to get one or two acne just before periods. Dont have an acne prone skin as such. Will tretinoin help with all these issues and what shud be the frequency of its application in a week?
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It will help But we careful so as to apply sunscreen religiously.

Answered2021-10-12 04:29:05

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Yes.. will help

Answered2021-10-11 17:33:11

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