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Is It Ok to Spray Tan While Using Retin-A?
asked 9 months ago by anon
Latest answer by Anthony Perri, MD
Question viewed 303 times
Tags: spray, tanning
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?
2 answers to Is It Ok to Spray Tan While Using Retin-A?
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Spray Tanning and Retin A
In general, there is no contraindication between spray tanning and the nightly use of Retin A. Occasionally, patients can become sensitized to one or both products and develop an irritant or allergic contact dermatitis. If this occurs, one or both products may have to be discontinued.
Anthony Perri, MD
Houston Dermatologist
Houston Dermatologist
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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%.
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T. Wayne Day, MD
Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon
Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon