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[206bear]

im noticing I have more facial hair now since I've been using Retin A. Is this normal? I hope everything will be back to normal once Im off the topical.

anyone experienced this?

thanks

[caffeinefree]

I think that this is a result of acne clearing in general. When you unclog your hair follicles, you let your hair grow, which makes it look like there is more facial hair. This happened to me when I first started clearing (on Dan's regimen), and I've noticed other people mentioning it with respect to clearing.

I might be wrong, but that's just my guess.

[Mindwitch]

i dont think its that simple. ive recently started using retin a and now im growing facial hair on my cheeks! how do i make this stop!?!?

[luckycat]

I agree with CaffeineFree. That is probably why tretinoin is such a common addition in Minoxidil formulas.

[Nathania]

I dont know if its normal or not, but I am experiencing the exact same thing! Lots of long(ish) blonde hairs on my face. Some are a bit darker. I never had these before and it concerns me because Im female. I dont want to discontinue use because my self esteem will vanish if my acne comes back...im not sure if they will continue growing more with use or if it will stop either.