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Can Tretinoin cause tanning even with sunscreen as sunscreen won't block 100% UV rays?

My doctore has prescribed me tetrinoin fr my acne,milia skin and I am alread 29 so want that anti aging benefit too .But I tend to get

Tretinoin and sun exposure

Hello, I use tretinoin regularly for years. I have fair skin. It is impossible to always wear sunblock at all times, especially during

Is Tretinoin making me sunburn?

Is Tretinoin actually making me sunburn? I was outside for about 20 mins and feel incredibly sunburned in winter with Uv index of 1. Is

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Can I use retinol 0.5 ZO and still get exposed to sun & go the beach each weekend for the whole summer?

I have very sensitive skin. Ive been using retinol for about 2 month and i stopped for a couple of weeks because i had severe retinol

Retin A bad sun burns and rashes, what to do?

I use retin A cream for about 2 months now. I forgot to use lots of sunscreen and went and played in my soccer tournament all day in the

Can sun exposure of uv index 1 induce wrinkles after retinol and AHA use?

Last month, I used retinol .05% and lactic acid 10% each once a week, on different days. On several occasions, I went out the next morning

Red spots/sunburn areas on my face from using Tazorac from last night then being exposed to the sun, will it eventually go away?

I used Tazorac last night and this morning I forgot I had it on and went outside to do a mile run in the sun. Now I have red spots and

Using Retin-A gel 0.08% for the first time and am concerned about sun sensitivity. Advice?

Im African American with a darker skin tone and I was recently prescribed Retin-A gel 0.08% for acne. Ive read a lot about the side effects

I've been using Retin-A for 3 months in and I'm still peeling, is this normal?

I'm on my 3rd month of retin-A. Should I keep my every-night application of retin-A if my face still peels some days? The skin isn't dry or

AHA/BHA, Retin-A, and Anti-Aging in Summer. How can I get these treatments when I am constantly exposed to sunlight?

I am in my early 30's and live in Florida (prob Hawaii after this) and I have been told by professionals that I would benefit from a