I started using retin a originally to get rid of small stubborn acne all skin. My forehead and cheeks. Now that I started using retin a 0.1 my skin is definitely more red and breaking out a lot more. I'm on my second week as of now.
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October 25, 2018
Answer: Elevase Moisture Booster for retinoid redness
If you are using retinoid creams, you may experience dryness and irritation that is commonly referred to as the ‘retinoid reaction.’ In our office, we recommend Elevase Moisture Booster to help reduce the dryness and to improve the skin’s natural moisture barrier function. Elevase contains ceram...
Thank you for your question. The nature of retinoids is to gently exfoliate the skin to remove comedones (whiteheads and blackheads). In doing so, the medication can cause some dryness and peeling. The skin wants to maintain balance, so when the skin gets dry, it produces more oils to compensate...
When starting tretinoin, it's common to experience an initial worsening of skin conditions before seeing improvements. Here are some insights and recommendations:
Initial Reaction: It's normal for the skin to purge when beginning tretinoin treatment. This means that you might see more pimples...
