Is it okay to use Benzoyl Peroxide and Tretinoin concurrently?

For immediate help, I would use 1% hydrocortisone cream twice daily for 3-7 days. Once better, resume tretinoin - make sure no more than pea sized amount and add moisturizer with hyaluronic acid, vitamin C, and/or green tea to also help decrease side effects. With Obagi regimen, some of our...

How often are you using retinol? In order to minimize the adverse effects related to retinoid therapy, it is generally recommended that the usage of retinol consists of application on alternate nights for the first 2 weeks of use, at minimum, or until deemed tolerable. If you are applying daily,...

If the Retin-A product applied induces too much skin irritation, it is possible that skin hyperpigmentation could be a side effect.  However, Retin-A is also used as a skin lightening agent.  If your skin concerns require a retinoid and your skin is sensitive, the best solution would...