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By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com Guide to Dermatology

Treating Acne With Retin-A (Tretinoin)

Friday July 21, 2006
Tretinoin is a very effective medication used to treat acne, especially blackheads and whiteheads. This article gives guidelines that may help reduce side effects and increase compliance with this acne control regimen.

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August 4, 2006 at 12:27 am
(1) Connie Biagioli says:

I was helped very much by Tretenoin. At first my insurance covered it. However now they are denying coverage even with a letter of explanation from my dermatologist. They are overriding a doctor who has been treating me with good results. I am outraged that this kind of thing goes on all the time! How can we fight back?

January 5, 2009 at 8:33 am
(2) ayi says:

is this really effective.. that tretenoin can treat acne::: how sure how many percent;;;;

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