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title: "Tretinoin side effects: what to expect safely"
description: "Tretinoin side effects are usually dryness, peeling, and irritation early on. Know what is common, what is serious, and when to, with clinician guidance."
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# Tretinoin side effects: what to expect safely

> Tretinoin side effects are usually dryness, peeling, and irritation early on. Know what is common, what is serious, and when to, with clinician guidance.

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