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How long do I need to wait before switching to salicylic acid after using Tretinoin?

karanja carolyneJan 29, 2021
I've been using Tretinoin for a week now but I want to switch to salicylic acid. how long should I wait before I start using it?

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Dr. Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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Michael I. Echavez, MD

Tretinoin should not be used on top of moisturizers, as it will not penetrate the skin as it should. Tretinoin should be used at night before going to bed. Moisturizers should be applied in the morning after washing your face. If you begin to get irritation from the tretinoin, you can try...

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Mark Hamilton, MD

This is a great question, thank you for asking. It sounds like you are being proactive about using pharmaceutical grade skin care which is an excellent choice. When it comes to incorporating TNS Recovery Complex into your skin care routine, TNS Recovery Complex is applied first, in the morning...

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Michael I. Echavez, MD

People age differently, so I would not say there is a particular age to switch from retinol to Retin-A. In my opinion, results are better from Retin-A than retinol, so if you feel you are not seeing results with retinol, I would consider trying Retin-A.

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