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You can use chemical sunscreens while using tretinoin at night. Chemical sunscreens can cause irritation for sensitive skin, so I would recommend patch testing a bit of your chemical sunscreen before applying it to your whole face to see if you experience any adverse effects. If you do experience any irritation you should switch to a mineral sunscreen.
Thank you for your question.Yes you can use a chemical sunscreen if using tretinoin at bedtime. With that being said, some chemical sunscreens can cause irritation or breakouts, so applying a test spot to the jawline for 1 week will help asses for any reaction. I highly recommend you consult with your prescribing physician regarding any further questions and concerns. Take care and good luck.
Hello and thank you for your question. An in person consultation with your board certified Dermatologist for any further questions regarding your treatment is always recommended. Generally, topical tretinoin can be both, short term and long term solution. Tretinoin is a retinoid that s...
Hello and thank you for your question. The fewer products you use, the less chance there is of irritation. It can be difficult to combine bleaching products with other skin care treatments without causing irritation. There are a few products that can enhance a bleaching cream’s performance. The...
Sure you can use Retin A and Sunless tanning lotion together. Ideally you would add a sunscreen as well. Wishing you the best of health. Dr Wright
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