Is it better to apply tretinoin .1% on face alone or is it fine to mix it with lotion then apply on face. This is to prevent wrinkles and help heal acne scars
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Answer: Mixing Retin-A or Retinol with other skin care products
Retin-a is a key product in anti-aging. It best used at night (a pea size amount to each area of your face), and to start several times a week, instead of every night in the beginning. Side effects can include redness, dryness, and sun sensitivity. Occasionally a moisturizer may be needed....
Thank you for your question.I see this regularly in axillary hyperhidrosis patients since I specialize in the treatment of all type of hyperhidrosis patients. I believe that the primary issue in controlling this hyperpigmentation is getting control of the excessive sweating with Botox or ...
If someone is taking oral isotretinoin for acne, they will not need to use tretinoin or any other topicals. In fact, using tretinoin during that time would make their skin extremely irritated and red given the fact that isotretinoin considerably dries out the skin. Tretinoin would only...