I have been taking Retin A for about 5 months now I started with 0.025 for the first 3 months and now on 0.05%. My skin has been peeling still I was wondering how long it would take for my skin to stop being flaky and peeling? At 3 months it had kinda stopped since my skin was getting used to the 0.025% but now I’m on 0.05%.
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First, I would seek a professional to make sure they are Fordyce spots vs something else (if you haven’t don’t so already). These spots are oil glands and can form tiny whitehead-like bumps. Do not squeeze them. Tretinoin at a low strength may be able to help, but use at a low strength as ...
You should make an appointment with an esthetican. They can take a close look at your skin. You may need extractions in this area. The HydraFacial is an amazing treatment that cleanses, exfoliates, performs extractions and re-hydrates the skin. Getting on a skincare regimen will help to get your...
Thank you for your question! I don't think you would see any benefit from using retin-A on your Fordyce spots, and in fact would likely have a fair bit of redness/irritation from it. Best to see your dermatologist for destructive treatments, from laser to electrosurgery to application of acids. ...