I have been using differin for about a year for acne, but have been wanting anti aging benefits as well. Of course retin a would be a good option but I don’t want to visit a derm. Can I mix a retinol serum with my differin and apply them together for both anti aging and acne benefits?
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Thank you for your question.No there should not be any problems or interactions with alternating nights of using tretinoin and OTC retinol serums. Results may take longer as the frequency of tretinoin is lowered. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist regarding any ...
Thank you for your question.There is no guarantee of preventing topical medication from traveling to different areas, however, sometimes a thin layer of vaseline to the eyebrows prior to applying Retin-A to the forehead may help prevent the medication from migrating. I highly recommend you ...
Thank you for your question.A higher dose of tretinoin may provide results since the lower dose isn't working. With that being said, a higher dose of tretinoin may not be effective and changing the medication altogether may be warranted. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified...
