Can I use Tretinoin with AHAs (glycolic and lactic acid)?

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Can I use tretinoin my current skin care regimen that includes AHAs? I use the OLEHENRIKSEN Invigorating Night Transformation™ Gel which contains glycolic and lactic acid. Can I use both of these products at night? I can't use tretinoin in the morning since I already use a vitamin C product.

Patricia Yugueros, MD · Answer

Yes, you can use Tretinoin with AHA's.  Always start slow when beginning a Tretinoin product.  Start 2 times a week for 2-3 weeks then 3 times a week for 3-4 weeks and add on nights as your skin acclimates to the product.

Robert G. Aycock, MD, FACS · Answer

You can use both as long as your skin can tolerate both products together. If you use the glycolic and lactic acid every night then add the tretnoin once a week until your skin gets acclimated. Tretnoin is supposed to be used only at night and remember to use a good physical sunblock.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Yes - that is a great idea. Start slow, then accelerate treatment. 3-4 nights a week, then increase as tolerated. You can also do high strength retinoic acid peels spaced 2-4 weeks apart. More on this in my recent videos on YouTube ( how to use vitamin A) regards, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

Justin Harper, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi asturtz, It's really difficult to tell what you'll need without being able to assess your skin's condition in person. Tretinoin and AHA are not incompatible. In fact, there's a whole line, AlphaRet that has both.All the best, Justin Harper, M.D.

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