Can I wax my legs or bikini area while on Retin A?

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I know I definitely can not do facial waxing while on Retin A. But can I wax the rest of my body such as my arms, legs, bikini area, etc.?

Thomas Wright, MD · Answer

Marissa, you can wax anywhere you are not using the Retin-A. Legs, Arms , Bikini etc are OK . Retin A makes the skin more sensitive, so the waxing may be too much irritation.

Meredith Vandegrift, MD · Answer

Hi!  Waxing on other parts of your body is absolutely ok while using topical retin-a.  Depending on how long you have been using it, you may eventually be able to undergo facial waxing.  Once you're face has become "used" to it, you will find it becomes less easily irritated overall.

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