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Thank you for your question. In my opinion, gentle moisturizing lotions tend to be more effective and least likely to induce acne flares. I recommend consulting with a board certified dermatologist in your area regarding further questions about acne and skin care. Take care and good luck.
Thank you for your question and photograph. It's difficult to evaluate your skin through this type of forum, but from what I can see, it looks like you are getting irritation from the Retin-A. I highly recommend stopping the topical for now and consult with a board certified dermatologist to...
Thank you for your question. Tretinoin is photosensitive and reacts with sunlight, therefore, applying the medication at bedtime is recommended. Tretinoin is prescription strength retinoid whereas anything over the counter is not as strong. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified...
Thanks for your question. I guess it depends on how much you sweat at night or how oily your skin is. I think you will do fine by applying the medication 2 hours before bed. It is better than not using it at all. Good luck!
