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Retin A (Tretinoin) Isn't for Everyone - Taylor, MI
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I went to a dermatologist for some acne (30 yr old...
dpakNovember 7, 2013
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I went to a dermatologist for some acne (30 yr old male) and she gave me a script for tretinoin cream .025%. After only using it 3 times my skin is always super oily now and I have blotchy red skin. It's been almost 3 months since I used it and has not subsided at all. I have no idea what to do. I didn't over use it (pea sized amount), didn't go out in the sun, and wasn't using any other harsh products. Just the tretinoin. If anybody has had this problem too, I would appreciate any advice.
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November 17, 2013
Have you been instructed on proper application of Retin-A? Basically, before bedtime you have to wash your face with mild soap, pat it dry, and wait 20-30 minutes before applying Retin-A. Apply small amount of cream, wait for 10-15 minutes and follow with face moisturizer. Avoid moisturizers that contain any acids because tretinoin is very unstable and it's molecular structure is easily destroyed by acids. Waiting 20-30 minutes before applying Retin-A will decrease irritation of your skin significantly. If you are new to Retin-A, try to use it twice a week and increase frequency as your skin tolerates it.
February 19, 2015
9L Provided some excellent advice. I have a few possible suggestions and a question. Are you certain this is acne and not rosacea? Have you considered a different Retin-A formula? I like Kinerase prescription trentinoin. If you try it, go with the lowest concentration of trentinoin. Use it only a few days per week and build up it your skin tolerates it. You can spot treat your acne by something that will not make things redder and more miserable. I recommend Mario Badesco drying lotion avail. at Sephora for under $20. This will not make your problem worse, and if the acne is mild, it may be all that you need. Prescription tretinoin is powerful stuff. Not all skins can handle it. One final point: if you continue the tretinoin-do not vigorously rub product in. When I do this I have ugly red patches that last for days. Oh. . .one other thing you might want to try- a Baby Quasar blue light. Again, this is something that won't aggravate your acne and can only clear things up. You can use the blue light while watching t.v. The blue LED lights kill. bacteria associated with acne. Hope this helps. Would love to hear.
November 17, 2013
dpak... have you tried the emu oil yet? I'm pretty sure your skin is dehydrated and has inflammation. Just wash your face with a gentle face, apply emu oil and let it soak. wipe off any extra residue and apply cerave pm. do this twice a day with a gentle wash. you can spot treat acne but be gentle. The emu totally cleared all pimples for me!! If I didn't have the residual weird issues from RA my skin would amazing! Try this routine. I think it's supposed to take 3-12 months before t resolves. ugh.
February 6, 2014
Well....it's been about 6 months and my face still has a weird blotchy red discoloration and larger pores then before. I've been using Manuka honey as a face wash and Cevave PM for a moisturizer. It's pretty [RS bleep] depressing and I'm starting to think that my face is messed up permanently just because I went to a dumb ass dermatologist for some acne. I wish I never went there...
Hey there, sorry to hear Retin-A didn't work for you, I am certain the members in the community would be happy to share any tips that could help you.