I was prescribed tretinoin cream 0.025% for mild acne on my forehead and I tested a small amount on my cheek to make sure Im not allergic and the very next morning I wake up to 6 small red bumps on my cheek(I rarely break out on my cheeks).My dermatologist never said it makes u break out where there is no acne. Does this mean I should stop using the cream?
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The eyelid skin is very thin and easy to get irritated with retinoids.If retin-A is too strong or irritating, consider using a mild retinoid cream may be best.
Read about Retinoids on Retinoids 101 (see link below)
As well, use wide spectrum UV protection with SPF like Spectrase.
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Yes, I recommend the Clarifying Kit for this which contains the clarifying components that you are seeking - Clarase, Claripads (see link).Best H Karamanoukian MD FACS
I recommend that you avoid sun exposure and use proper moisturization with an Opti-Ceramide cream like Elevase. Sclerovase and Scleroquin plus are excellent creams to reduce hyperpigmentation in conjunction with PIH Relief Complex called Scler-X. Another option is called Pigmentation Correction...
