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Can Retin-A 0.5% Cream and Depilatory Wax on the Face be Used at the Same Time? I am using retin a 0.5% cream for dark spots in face, today I use wax depilation in face and it is very red and hurts, what can I do?

A: Retin-A and Skin Sensitivity

Retin-A (tretinoin) is a great and useful cream but it has to be used carefully to reduce irritation. As you have learned the hard way, a depilatory (hair removal cream) can also be irritating to the skin.

For the next day or so, apply 1% hydrocortisone cream 3-4 times a day to the affected area. Also, keep the sun off the irritated skin. Otherwise it may abnormally darken.

In the future, don't put any Retin-A on the area where you plan to use the depilatory. Also, you may need to use the hydrocortisone cream for a day or two after each hair removal treatment.

T. Wayne Day, MD

Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon

Is It Ok to Spray Tan While Using Retin-A? I just started using Retin-A. I finally gave up the tanning bed after too many years of use, and converted to spray tanning. I know Retin-A can make your skin really sensitive so I wanted to check if it is ok to spray tan while using Retin-A?

A: Spray Tan While Using Retin-A

Congratulations on switching over to spay tanning. Both Retin-A and spray tanning have been out over ten years and I have never seen or heard of a problem using them together.

Of course, Retin-A (tretinoin) can be irritating and so it is best to start with a low strength like 0.025% and apply say three nights a week. You can work your way up to nightly and then progress to 0.05 and then 0.1%.

For the face, Anthelios 15 SPF is a very good morning moisturizer and sunscreen. A major advantage is that unless you are sweating or swimming, the ultraviolet A (UVA) protection will last all day. People really like the way it feels too.

T. Wayne Day, MD

Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon