Shereene IdrissBoard Certified Derm, Founder and Chief Nerd

Can Tretinoin Help With Acne? #shorts

10 Sept 2022 · 0 min

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Short-form YouTube video (short) by Shereene Idriss explaining that tretinoin was originally created for comedonal acne—to break up sebum and clear blackheads and whiteheads—and was later found to boost collagen production, prompting off-label cosmetic use (anecdotal aside about parents using it).

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