Hi, i'm using tretinoin .05% prescribed by my doctor and at the same time benzOyl peroxide facial wash. I have some clogged pores around my jaw and neck that's why my derma told me to use tretinoin every day but today is my 5th day and i'm experiencing redness, itchiness, red patches and red bumps. Is this normal? should i stop the bp and continue the tretinoin? I'm scared that If I stop the tretition, it might take so long for it to work. I have this clogged pores for a yr. i'm so sick of it. Pls help
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I prefer more gentle retinoid creams like Retinoid Repair RR cream and its use with Elevase Moisture Booster, an Opti-Ceramide cream for deep moisturization and hydration and Spectrase, which is a wide spectrum sun block (SPF 50+) to prevent sun damage and irritation. See link below.
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Thank you for your question and for submitting your photo. Acne scarring is quite difficult to treat, and often requires a combination of treatments for best results. While I often use Retin A to prepare the skin prior to deeper treatments, it is unlikely to significantly improve the texture o...
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