I've heard conflicting information about topical Tretinoin for rosacea. Some say it's safe if you ease into it, and others suggest avoiding it at all costs. I have mild rosacea and my skin seems to tolerate Tretinoin 0.05%. I just occasionally get some dryness. Is Tretinoin 0.05% safe for rosacea? Is it possible that it aggravates rosacea symptoms if I use it long-term?
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I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. For rosacea, I like a combination approach, using lasers (ProYellow, Pulsed Dye/Vbeam, Excel V, BBL, Pico), peels and botox to the cheeks. This makes dramatic changes in color and symptoms. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
For unique cases where a variety of modalities could be used to treat the condition, I would suggest an in-person or virtual consultation to develop a custom and effective treatment plan. It is difficult to precisely define the best option without collecting the same information. I suggest...
Thanks for your question. If you have taken good care of the product, it is probably just a little weaker rather than harmful after its expiration date. You could try a small amount in a discrete area and see if it still seems to work, before proceeding to treating the whole face. Another...
