Retin-A + exfoliation Q&A

I am an African- American patient on retin-a treatment. I am using 0.05% and it has been 2 weeks since I have started and I am now…read more

I have been using tretinoin 0.05% for 8 wks starting slow building to everyday use now. Still getting some whiteheads on forehead but my…read more

I have so much dead skin build up and tretinoin has given me a deep mask like layer of dead skin that is ready to be ripped but still not…read more

I've been using retin A for a year and am currently using the .1% strength. For my birthday I got an exfoliating brush which I used twice a…read more

It always seems to dry out like a face mask and then peel off but ive been told thats actually my skin peeling off as well. should i wash…read more

I know that 0.1 is better at exfoliating than 0.05, but is it also better at making the skin thicker?

I am using Retin A 0.05% on my face. Is it safe to exfoliate the skin while on Retin A? If yes, how many times a week is it recommended?…read more

I am currently on my third week on Retin-A micro gel and my skin is having a flake fest. I am constantly peeling layers of dry skin off my…read more