Should I use tretinoin at night?

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My dermatologist told me to use 5% benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin at night and then use tretinoin in the morning, but the directions told me to use tretinoin at night. Should I stick with what my dermatologist said or should I maybe swap the prescriptions and use the benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin in the morning and tretinoin at night?

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

I recommend that you use the triretinoin at night. I recommend the Calrifying Kit in the morning as a routine. See linkBestH Karamanoukian MD FACS

Anita Saluja, MD · Answer

Hello - I would confirm with your dermatologist. I advise tretinoin use, pea sized amount to face, at night for effectiveness. It is common to use the clindamcyin/benozyl peroxide in the morning then.

Should I use tretinoin at night?

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