I use actives like vitamin c, b and tretinoin 0.05% in my current skincare. I want to use aha's once a week and 6 days tretinoin. Can aha's(10-30% like the ordinary or others with pH 3-4) be used safely with tretinoin 0.05%? I once used hydroquinone for days and applied strong chemical peel and got burns. Will tretinoin and aha's(10-30%,ph-3-4) give me burns like the hydroquinone and strong peels(50-70%)?
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Thanks for your question. It is possible to use retin-a on the neck, but you will want to just use a very small amount to avoid irritation. Ask your dermatologist if they would recommend anything in addition to retin-a for that area. Sometimes people need some IPL treatments or other laser...
Thank you for your question and posting a picture. It looks and sounds like you have Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH). You can start by looking for prescription strength 4% Hydroquinone (HQ) to reduce the pigment. Do not buy it over the counter or off the internet. Laws vary by state....
Great question! In essence they are both the same chemical. TretinoinThe only real difference is that Retin-A is formulated in microspheres which allows for a more controlled and slower release meaning more chance of less irritation.
However many patients tolerate both quite well so if you’re t...