I have genital warts. I have Retin-A Micro 0.06% to help treat them. I also have a boil on my inner thigh, where my thighs rub together. This is the 3rd time it's come back. It has transferred to the other leg twice. (Currently present on my left inner thigh, not present on my right thigh) can I use Retin-A Micro one the boil? I've tried hot presses. Helps relieve pain, but the boil won't come to a head. It subsides for a few weeks and then comes back. Slightly painful. Looking for advice thanks!
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Thanks for your question. In theory, if you have very oily skin, you might be able to tolerate both Retin-a and Panoxyl at night, but I don't come across this very much in my practice. Ask your dermatologist if they recommend a lighter benzoyl peroxide wash or perhaps a salicylic...
Thanks for your question. Take the recommendations on the medication package insert with a certain amount of common sense. Retin-a is a very useful medication for hyperpigmentation when used in a conservative, logical way. If you wash the face with a gentle cleanser, use...
Thanks for your question. Any of the topical retinoids can cause a burning sensation if one uses it too often and in certain formulations. The gels are less moisturizing than the cream forms, so you might want to look into changing to a cream. Also, we don't generally recommend...
