Hi, I have used tretinoin for over 6 months to help with the wrinkles. I have used it at night, and sunscreen during the day even though I live in New England (USA) and winter days are grey and short. The last two weeks, I have developed a rash on the chin area that is spreading above the lip and cheeks. It looks like tinny red bumps, kind of acne but tinny. Is there anything you would suggest? Thank you.
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Thank you for your question. Tretinoin creams are more emollient then gel based. However, they don't necessarily clog your pores unless you have truly oily skin and are using a very emollient tretinoin, like Refissa. Gel based tretinoins are good for extremely oily, thick skin. However, they can...