Is it possible to get Retin A in a 0.1 strength ? My doctor's staff told me that there are new compounding laws and now I can only get 0.125 . Is this true ? I am in Arizona.
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Hi Nicki! I would be careful mixing tretinoin with other products. Tretinoin can be powerful in and of itself. Too much usage can lead to dryness and irritation of the skin - the opposite of what we hope to gain by using it. I wouldn't think the damage would be permanent, but I would only use...
Use hydroquinone on its own in the AM. Then use both hydroquinone and Retin-A at night - doesn't matter which one goes first. You can mix it if you want. If you experience redness, sensitivity, or irritation, use the Retin-A less often.