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.
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January 21, 2018
Answer: Retinoid creams and Elevase Moisture Booster
Retin-A can be irritating around the eye area. Unless otherwise specified by your board certified physician, we do not recommend use around the eyes. For your under eyes, we recommend SkinCeuticals Eye Balm. Eye Balm is a rich, corrective cream formulated to counter visible signs of aging such...
Tretinoin is something I recommend consistently for my patients concerned with age spots and pigmentation. Typically, to increase efficacy and speed up outcomes, I will also add products containing hydroquinone. like those from the Obagi line, to my patients' home use therapies. This co...
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...
