Where should you not apply tretinoin?
Do not apply this medicine to windburned or sunburned skin or on open wounds. Do not use this medicine in or around the eyes or lips, or inside of the nose. Spread the medicine away from these areas when applying. If it accidentally gets on these areas, wash with water at once.
Can you use tretinoin on body acne?
Chimento says, adding that retinoids can be used “virtually anywhere on the body.” So, whether you want to treat acne on your face, neck, chest, arms, shoulders, back, or buttocks, topical retinoids might be the ingredient you are after.
Can you use retinol on other parts of the body?
“Traditionally, retinols have been used for the face, but the rest of the body can also join the anti-aging fun,” dermatologist Andrea Schrieber, MD, tells SELF, noting that the skin on your neck, chest, arms, legs and even the backs of your hands can benefit from retinol skin-care products.
Can I put tretinoin on my arms?
Answer: Tretinoin treatment
Yes tretinoin cream may be applied to the back, shoulder, or arms, but monitor for any side effects such as dryness, redness, irritation, or peeling.
What are the do’s and don’ts of tretinoin?
You should avoid washing the skin treated with tretinoin for at least 1 hour after applying it. Avoid using any topical medicine on the same area within 1 hour before or after using tretinoin. Otherwise, tretinoin may not work properly or skin irritation might occur.
Where should tretinoin be applied?
Wash your face with a mild cleanser and gently pat dry. Avoid harsh soaps, as these can irritate your skin. Apply a thin layer of tretinoin nightly before bed. Dab a bit into the chin, forehead, and cheeks.
Should you put tretinoin all over your face?
Apply just enough medicine to very lightly cover the affected areas, and rub in gently but well. A pea-sized amount is enough to cover the whole face.
When should you not use tretinoin?
You should not use tretinoin topical if you are allergic to it. Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice. Some brands of tretinoin topical are not approved for use in anyone under 18.
How do I get the best results with tretinoin?
Apply just enough medicine to very lightly cover the affected areas, and rub in gently but well. A pea-sized amount is enough to cover the whole face. You may need to use a moisturizer while you are using the lotion.
What are the dangers of tretinoin?
A brief sensation of warmth or stinging may occur immediately after applying the medication. Skin redness, dryness, itching, scaling, mild burning, or worsening of acne may occur during the first 2-4 weeks of using the medication.
What happens if you use tretinoin everyday?
Tretinoin is safe to use every day, but using it often may cause irritation for some people. If you’re finding that daily use of tretinoin is irritating your skin, you might try using it every other day or every couple of days until the skin adjusts.
Should I use tretinoin every night or every other night?
Tretinoin can cause skin irritation and peeling, especially when you first start using it. To combat this, start slowly—using tretinoin every third night, then every other night, then nightly as your skin tolerates (Leyden, 2017).
Is tretinoin more effective before or after moisturizer?
To help your retinoid work better, some dermatologists recommend applying it directly after cleansing before any other treatment serum or moisturizer.
What makes tretinoin less effective?
Skin products containing a large amount of alcohol (eg, astringents, shaving creams, or after-shave lotions). Skin products that are too drying or abrasive, such as some cosmetics, soaps, or skin cleansers.
When do you start seeing results from tretinoin?
If you’re using topical tretinoin to reduce wrinkles, discoloration, age spots, and/or rough feeling skin, it can take 3–4 months or up to six months before you see results. If you stop using the medication or are inconsistent with your treatment, any improvements you see may disappear over time.
Should I put moisturizer on after tretinoin?
A common side effect of using tretinoin is dry skin. As such, people can use a gentle moisturizer to help their skin maintain hydration and prevent discomfort and other unwanted side effects.
Should I put tretinoin on before or after moisturizer?
For best results, moisturizers are always applied within 3 minutes after toweling dry. When tretinoin is used, the moisturizer is applied and then skin is allowed to wait 15 minutes before tretinoin application.
Should you put moisturizer over tretinoin?
To prevent skin dryness, people using tretinoin should use a moisturizer. Additionally, as it can make their skin photosensitive, it is advisable to apply tretinoin once a day, in the evening. Individuals who use tretinoin for acne will likely notice their acne worsening right after they begin treatmen.
Should you let tretinoin dry before moisturizer?
Wait 20 to 30 minutes before applying this medicine to make sure the skin is completely dry. Applying tretinoin to wet skin can irritate it. To use the cream, gel, or lotion form of this medicine: Apply just enough medicine to very lightly cover the affected areas, and rub in gently but well.
Can you put moisturizer on top of tretinoin?
Yes. It’s perfectly safe to use a moisturizer with tretinoin. In fact, tretinoin without moisturizer is generally not recommended. Many dermatologists advise their patients to moisturize while using it to reduce their chance of developing dry, peeling skin.
Can you apply tretinoin and moisturizer at the same time?
For many of our patients, we recommend applying a thick layer of moisturizer before using tretinoin to help with dryness and skin sensitivity OR mixing moisturizer and a lentil-sized amount of tretinoin together to apply at the same time.