Trader Joes Hyaluronic Serum to the palm of my hand along with a pea-size amount of Tretinoin 0
Purging is common with many different actives, but it can be especially worse with something as strong as tretinoin
A tretinoin purge, also referred to as “tretinoin uglies” is a common skin reaction that occurs when a patient uses tretinoin (Retin-A or Tretin-X) for the first time
During the tretinoin purge, you may notice an increase in the number of pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads on your skin
It can be frustrating and disheartening, especially if you were hoping for immediate results from
However, when starting a tretinoin treatment, you may experience what is known as a “tretinoin purge,” a phase that can be daunting and rewarding on your
Take it in your stride as you remember beautiful skin is in your future
The so-called tretinoin purge is a common skin reaction that occurs when a patient uses tretinoin for the first time
4% of patients with
The tretinoin purge is a temporary and necessary phase in the journey toward clearer and healthier skin
1% for the last year or so, using it nightly with little to no purge or irritation, and JUST switched to Tretinoin 0
did not purge at all
Step two: Cleanse your skin as normal
And absolutely It may not be appropriate for everyone, so definitely ask your doc, but a combo of retinoid+oral antibiotic+topical antibiotic helped me a lot
Hello fellow SCA-ers! I was using tretinoin almost daily for 6 months up until April of this year
Just a face wash, moisturizer and tret (followed by the moisturizer again, I do the sandwich method)
(Plus some tretinoin purge pictures! Eek!) Tretinoin so far: week 3 acclimation Second: no one can predict whether or not you will purge! If you don't currently have active acne, it's less likely but still possible
Third: If your purge lasts for longer than 6
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I even have a little bit of that sought-after "tret glow" in the last photos! Side effects
Take it in your stride as you remember beautiful skin is in your future
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