Hi! I was able to get my hands on a 3 month supply tube of tretinoin .05% cream for anti-aging. It’s so expensive that I was thinking of using on alternate nights and using my currently otc retinol serum on the other nights to help minimize irritation and help stretch out the tube for a couple more months. Any issues with doing this?
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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...
Thank you for your question.A common side effect of Retin-A cream is photosensitivity, where the skin is easily irritated by the sun and sunburns can occur frequently. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to have your skin evaluated and to discuss treatment options...
