Aczone 7.5% and Retin-A 0.025%: can I apply aczone every 3rd night?

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I started retin A last month and caused a lot of dryness so I am using it every 3rd night now. I just started aczone on Monday, can I apply aczone every 3rd night ( not same night as retin A), I’m just worried that it may cause my face to dry/flake/rash/redness excessively.

Skylar Souyoul, MD · Answer

Dryness and irritation are extremely common side effects when you first start a topical retinoid, such as Retin-A. However, dryness and irritation are uncommon with Aczone gel. For best results, I would recommend applying Aczone 7.5% gel once a day. You can apply it every morning, and continue your Retin-A cream every 3rd night. Once you feel your skin has adjusted to the Retin-A cream, I would increase your usage to every other night, and eventually work up to using it nightly.

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