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What Else Should Be Used Along With Acnemoist, Cetaphil And Tretinoin?
doctor,i am using acnemoist cream for my pimples and rosea nose,my dermatologist prescribed,bt after a single use i developed more redness over nose,over checks and chin,with iching and burning sensation,and swelling over my face.along with acnemoist i m using cetaphil cleansing lotion and tretinoin gel,plz guide me for better ita an agony condition now.....
Thu, 19 Feb 2015
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
You have developed irritation to topical's that you are using, most likely to tretinoin.
Tretinoin is a topical retinoid and it has inherent irritant potential. Some individuals are more sensitive to tretinoin than others.
As a safety measure, it is always advisable to use tretinoin for just 2 hours at the start of therapy Or every alternate day.
The duration of application can subsequently be increased as toleance develops.
Right now I suggest you to discontinue tretinoin for 3-5 days and let your skin recover.
You may use an OTC topical steroid e.g cortisone cream, twice daily for 3- 5 days.
Topical steroids are antiinflammatory and would help resolve the dermatitis.
Once the dermatitis resolves, you may restart tretinoin.
Initially use it for just 2 hours daily once daily at night and gradually increase the time of application as tolerance develops.
Regards
You have developed irritation to topical's that you are using, most likely to tretinoin.
Tretinoin is a topical retinoid and it has inherent irritant potential. Some individuals are more sensitive to tretinoin than others.
As a safety measure, it is always advisable to use tretinoin for just 2 hours at the start of therapy Or every alternate day.
The duration of application can subsequently be increased as toleance develops.
Right now I suggest you to discontinue tretinoin for 3-5 days and let your skin recover.
You may use an OTC topical steroid e.g cortisone cream, twice daily for 3- 5 days.
Topical steroids are antiinflammatory and would help resolve the dermatitis.
Once the dermatitis resolves, you may restart tretinoin.
Initially use it for just 2 hours daily once daily at night and gradually increase the time of application as tolerance develops.
Regards
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