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Should I Be Exposed To The Sun When Retacnyl Cream Is Used?

I am using retacnyl cream once a week on my face. but recently I sat under the sun around 4 pm and in the next day I noticed that my face was full of small buttons. should I stop exposing myself to the sun when using retacnyl ?? or should I stop it in summer?
Tue, 15 Oct 2019
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,

You to avoid sun exposure while being on this cream as it can lead to photosensitivity. Also, apply a sunscreen gel on the entire face during the day time.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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Should I Be Exposed To The Sun When Retacnyl Cream Is Used?

Hello, You to avoid sun exposure while being on this cream as it can lead to photosensitivity. Also, apply a sunscreen gel on the entire face during the day time. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist