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Does it really get better after it gets worse??

Does it really get better after it gets worse??

My doctor put me on this acne medication. I didn't have bad acne to begin with, just a little irritation and spots under the skin. But after two days of using this medication. (retin-a and benzaclin) my face looks HORRIBLE. Could it just be that it gets worse before it gets better? And if so how long until the GET BETTER part?
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Hi. A temporary worsening of acne is common when starting treatment with a retinoid such as Retin-a (tretinoin) as unseen pimples come to the surface. We would expect to see a clinical improvement within 4-8 weeks and further imrpovement with further use.
Eloise.
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i agree with loiloi. permanent cure requires time. is there any other treatment for acne? how many are there?
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