I have pretty dry skin and I am trying to fix some sun damage around my eyes. I have mild acne and I use sulfacetamide 10/5 cream on areas where I suspect blemishes are arising. I have found washing only once a day at night helps my facial skin feel more comfortable. I am not sure though if I absolutely should wash off the retin-a in the morning even though I am using a spf 34 Skinmedica product during the day. Any professional opinions would be helpful.
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The chest is one of the thinnest and most sensitive areas of skin on the body. You cannot put on the chest what you do on the face, so basically you have created a contact dermatitis in the area, or red general irritation. Stop using anything with glycolic or acids in it. Stick to mild soap,...
Self-treatment with a prescription medication is not a good idea. See a dermatologist to evaluate your problem on the private parts. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Retin A is an excellent anti-aging product. If you are discontinuing use, you may want to use a ceramide moisturizer such as Elevase Moisture Booster and use Retin A once weekly. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
