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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.
Thank you for your question.Stopping tretinoin after skin is clear is not "bad for you," but stopping treatment can allow acne to return over time. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist regarding further questions or concerns about your treatment. Take care and g...
Dear ON,Breakouts can be very frustrating.Retin A can cause breakouts when you initially start it, in some people. If you stick with it for a while, the body will get use to it, and then start minimizing acne, rather than causing it.Best. Dr Brecht
Thank you for your question.Although the amount dose of Tretinoin maybe the same in both products you have used it could be the preparation (type of cream) that caused you to break out. Take advice from your Dermatologist, you may need to try a few different types or strengths before you find...
