eli5: How often can skincells renew themselves? (Retinol)

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So, recently, I’ve been trying to take better care of my skin. I read about retinol A LOT. It’s supposed to speed up cell turnover.

But cells do have a limited number of turnovers, no?

I am afraid of using retinol, I am worried it might make my skin look nice for now but might ruin it in the long run (because of the quick cell turnover). Can someone please explain this? Where am I wrong?

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Over proliferation of skin cells is the basic explanation of Psoriasis (which I have very badly) which is an immune response. Just be careful what you put on your face, over treatment can cause horrible symptoms or just subdue bad skin issues which may come out post treatment and be resistant to medications. There’s balance in everything. Bet you look amazing anyways

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