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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!
Scar management is a complex topic with many nuances. Well established treatments include use of silicone based therapy and application of daily sunscreen. Scars will continue to mature up to a year. Additional therapies may be utilized including tretinoin. Discuss with your health care provider...
Thank you for your question. Retin-A may be used on the underarms, but a very common side effect of tretinoin is dryness, redness, and irritation. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to evaluate your skin and to discuss appropriate treatment options. Take care and...
Thanks for your question. If you don't have any irritation from using the retin-a for a week, you can probably go ahead and start using the sal acid slowly. It also depends on the strength of the salicylic acid, so if it is an over the counter acne cream or wash, that should be fine if it is 1...
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