Can i use thayers witch hazel toner (dosen't have alcohol) in the morning at night can i use too tretinoin toner?

Thanks for your question.  In theory, retinoids would help the surface skin turn over, and I can see why you might be tempted to try it on your spot, but I don't think it would really help.  The underlying issue is probably too deep for the retin-a to get down to the lower layers of...

Thanks for your question.  In theory, if you have very oily skin, you might be able to tolerate both Retin-a and Panoxyl at night, but I don't come across this very much in my practice.  Ask your dermatologist if they recommend a lighter benzoyl peroxide wash or perhaps a salicylic...

Thanks for your question.  Take the recommendations on the medication package insert with a certain amount of common sense.  Retin-a is a very useful medication for hyperpigmentation when used in a conservative, logical way.  If you wash the face with a gentle cleanser, use...

Thanks for your question.  Any of the topical retinoids can cause a burning sensation if one uses it too often and in certain formulations.  The gels are less moisturizing than the cream forms, so you might want to look into changing to a cream.  Also, we don't generally recommend...

Sorry you are having trouble with your medication!  I would definitely go back to your dermatologist and see if there's an alternative, or if maybe just the topical retin-a would be enough to keep your acne at bay.  You are right, spironolactone can cause some dizziness and low blood...

Thank you for your question. Without an in-person evaluation, I cannot evaluate or diagnose the red patch. With that being said, a common side effect of tretinoin cream is dryness, redness, irritation, peeling, etc. In my opinion, I would stop the tretinoin cream and consult with a board c...