Skiing, should I stop using Retin-A treatment (1x wk) or can I continue use and protect with 50spf, helmet and sunglasses?

Retin-A and Retinols can have patients more sensitive to sun and sun exposure.  In addition, skiing can further irritate the skin with exposure to the wind. When patients note irritation from Retin-A they should consider the following details:

Wait- Patients should wait for a few days prior to putting Retin-A and when skiing consider abstaining until no longer skiingHydrate- Hydration can help with the redness and irritation. Consider the use of newer type moisturizers with hyaluronic acid based hydration types Sunscreen- Apply sunscreen to protect the faceGrowth factors- Growth factors can help improve the irritation from Retin-A

I recommend that you stop using it daily and use it once or twice a week and use high SPF sun protection (60 plus) as well as using your goggles. BestDr Karamanoukian