I have been using Tretinoin .05% regularly for about 2 months now. Most of my face is making great improvements both with fine lines and cystic hormonal acne. However, my lower mouth area and chin have not only been red and peeling (which I expected), but it is very bumpy with small under the skin zits? Now my chin has the texture of a Pringles potato chip. Is this just my skin purging and this will improve? I am 34 and did not have any fine lines in this area prior.
Day 74 is worse than ever. Im excited to ask and hopefully get an answer.. So Ive had hundreds of these little bumps all over my forehead, Ive treated my forehead for everything. But nothing, until 74 days ago I started Retin A! But my progress is only getting worse. I saw that I need to wait 6 months for results, I dont know how much longer I can stand this?!? What should I do? P.s Im using .1% p.p.s why does baby zincilfax cream help shrink the comedonal acne bumps?
Ive suffered with calcium deposits on my cheeks for 5 yrs now, Ive seen 6 different dermatologist with no luck, the last one tried, did some extractions but that didnt work that well, Ive been on retin-a micro for 6 months, it seems to be helping the texture of my skin and the bumps looks smaller, I dont see retin a helping to get rid of them because they are deep down, if it does it make take years, is there another treatment eg: laser? That could be beneficial.
I was prescribed Retin A last August for comedones. They cleared up, but for the past week, the comedones (or what I think are comedones) have returned very intensely. I am still using the Retin-A so I am not sure why I have these bumps. They're in between my eye brows, on my eyelids, under my eyes, beside my nose, down my cheeks and upper lip.
Hi, i'm using tretinoin .05% prescribed by my doctor and at the same time benzOyl peroxide facial wash. I have some clogged pores around my jaw and neck that's why my derma told me to use tretinoin every day but today is my 5th day and i'm experiencing redness, itchiness, red patches and red bumps. Is this normal? should i stop the bp and continue the tretinoin? I'm scared that If I stop the tretition, it might take so long for it to work. I have this clogged pores for a yr. i'm so sick of it. Pls help
Hi! I don't have bad acne but it's still some here and there and it's like a few small bumps on my forehead and then a little on my cheek. I recently spent 80$ on it works facial cleanser and timer bc it natural and I heard it helps with acne. I was also prescribed retin a which seems to help, can I continue to use it while using it works? And what is a good way to get rid of body acne in a short period of time?
Hi, I have used tretinoin for over 6 months to help with the wrinkles. I have used it at night, and sunscreen during the day even though I live in New England (USA) and winter days are grey and short. The last two weeks, I have developed a rash on the chin area that is spreading above the lip and cheeks. It looks like tinny red bumps, kind of acne but tinny. Is there anything you would suggest? Thank you.
I have these tiny bumps on the sides of my face and my forehead and they have been here for months now- They don't hurt like acne pimples do and are very small. I use obagi gentle cleaner and even tried a scrub/ retina/ and Tazorac..etc. These bumps look terrible when I put makeup on, it makes them more noticeable but I don't feel comfortable not wearing makeup.
My forehead is very waxy and has small colorless bumps and red irritated acne. I tried over the counter acne products, Prescription acne products ( Ziana and Retinol A), and wash my face morning and night. Im currently using Retinol A, it has been a little over two months. It seems like it doesnt want to go away. Should I see a different dermatologist? Does anyone have a suggestion on acne products that work great?