How do it treat abrasions after waxing? I was using Tretinoin 0.025%. (photos)

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Hi! I recently started using Tretinoin. I wasn’t aware that waxing while using a retinoids can be harming for the skin. After my first wax after starting retinoids I have abrations around my mouth and chin. Extremely painful and red. Please be kind enough to advice me on how to treat these abrations to minimize scarring and discoloration. And how can can I avoid it in the future. Thank you very much

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

If you are using retinoid creams, you may experience dryness and irritation that is commonly referred to as the ‘retinoid reaction.’ In our office, we recommend Elevase Moisture Booster to help reduce the dryness and to improve the skin’s natural moisture barrier function. Elevase contains ceramides that are composed of plant-based sphingolipids that can support the skin. 
  
Best, 
  
Dr. Karamanoukian
  
Realself100 Surgeon

How do it treat abrasions after waxing? I was using Tretinoin 0.025%. (photos)

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