I've been using Retin-A every other night for 2 months, which I mix it with a bit of moisturizer as this is the only way my skin tolerates it. On nights I'm not using Retin-A, I use Aczone 5%. While the texture of my skin has improved, I'm STILL breaking out—big and small pimples that aren't confined to one single area of my face. I've also noticed that I'll have some days where my skin looks like it's starting to clear up and then BAM more breakouts. Should I continue using the Retin-A?
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Thank you for your question. A common side effect of topical retinoids is skin irritation, dryness, or redness. In my experience, irritation may occur when increasing the strength of retinoids, and if side effects are occurring, then I generally recommend to decrease the strength or decrease ...
Two point to make, 1) Adding a retinol in the morning should be done gradually because you are nearly doubling your vitamin A dose to your face. To prevent intense side effects of redness and peeling, you should incorporate the morning retinol gradually, starting every couple days to every ...
Hello and thank you for your question. There are no medication interactions with Retin-A topical medication and oral contraceptive pills. There are many other modalities for acne treatment, including other oral and topical medications, as well as aesthetic procedures. I would recommend a ...