Retin A not breaking out much. (Photos)

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Alright so I am using Retin A for 3 weeks now. I started using Retin A on the 2nd week of April. They said that you will break out from Retin A, but for me I don't break out alot, This week I got 3 pimples, and that is all no more. Does my skin need to break out from Retin A to see if it is working? My skin peeled too but not alot. I am using Retin A to fade my PIH. Sorry English is not my 1st language.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Some patients will break out from retin A use, but it is normal if you do not. I would always supplement retin A with a good ceramide moisturizer such as Elevase Moisture Booster to hydrate your skin. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

Payman Kosari, MD, FAAD · Answer

I'm not sure what they meant by breaking out from Retin-A.  Some people will have irritation and dryness from Retin-A especially when they start it but this usually resolves.  As a matter of fact, Retin-A can be used to treat acne so you shouldn't have much of a break-out.  Best of luck

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