I used retinol ointment over my enire cleavage and neck area for 3 days ( day and night) and came out in an itchy, red rash as a result. I didn't expose my skin to the sun at all. It was rainy, and I was covered up completely. Neck is clean but the whole cleavage, also breast are covered in red tiny spots. I stopped using the ointment, and resumed regular skin care routine. Is the rash going to disappear eventually?
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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
For people with naturally more oily skin, the famous peeling side effects of Retin-A might not be as obvious. This doesn't mean it's not working, but it could mean that you may be able to bump up your retinoid to Tazorac. Tazorac is in the prescription retinoid family, but a slightly different...