Tretinoin 0.05% cream caused facial peeling

[knackeredcow]

Hi!

I purchased a few products in preparation for derma rolling.

One of the products I used has been Retirides 0.05.

The first time I used it my skin felt good so I applied it on the following 2 nights.

My skin is now flaking in small red patches all over my face, it's awful!

I know I  must have used this cream too often and will hold back on usage in the future but am wondering if there is anything I can do to help my skin now? It looks like I have a terrible disease and I can't face going out anywhere it's that bad!

[trein91]

knackeredcow;3319 wrote: Hi!

I purchased a few products in preparation for derma rolling.

One of the products I used has been Retirides 0.05.

The first time I used it my skin felt good so I applied it on the following 2 nights.

My skin is now flaking in small red patches all over my face, it's awful!

I know I  must have used this cream too often and will hold back on usage in the future but am wondering if there is anything I can do to help my skin now? It looks like I have a terrible disease and I can't face going out anywhere it's that bad!

Do u use a moisturizer afterwards? Tretinoin/retirides should only be used 2-3 times a week  ie once in 2-3days. Try using aloe vera/yoghurt mask. It helps reducing the redness/inflammation for me.

[SarahVaughter]

The redness and irritation is only temporary and it is fully reversible.

  Tretinoin is not an ordinary skin cream; you have to regard it almost as an acid peel.

   A pea-sized bead of cream is enough for the whole face. The more is not the better. Too much will only irritate the skin. Use a moisturizer. You can even mix it with a moisturizer.

   

    There is no need to apply it every day. Two or three times a week is enough.

   The skin has to get used to it. The reaction of the skin is less severe with prolonged use.

   

  If your skin is rather sensitive, do not buy a stronger percentage than 0.025%.

  When you're just starting out with Tretinoin, it is very advisable to buy our 0.025%. We offer a small 18 g jar for that "breaking period" purpose, at an affordable price.

   Do not use Tretinoin when pregnant, planning a pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

     

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