Did tretinoin burn my skin? (Photo)

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Hello. I was put on Tretinoin cream 0.5%. I used the cream for 5 days in a row until I got this strange rash or burn beneath my lower lip.... does this look like a burn? I've never had something like this happen before. I've been putting an antibiotic ointment on it.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Retinoids and Retin A can cause exfoliation, dryness, and skin sensitivity; especially when using other exfoliants such as glycolic acid or salicylic acid. If you are using retinoids around the face, you may want to use a ceramide moisturizer such as Elevase Moisture Booster to help strengthen the skin's natural moisture barrier function.Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon

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