Get the App
For Doctors
Login/Sign-up
About
Health Feed
AllQ&AsTips
Retop A 0.012% W/W Gel Health Feed
Asked for male, 16 years old from Jodhpur
Share
Bookmark
Report
No use, Undergo laser fraxel rf resurfacing therapy. Otherwise, few creams also available. Contact me by direct online consultation for treatment by sending photos.
73 people found this helpful
Asked for female, 21 years old from Ambala
Share
Bookmark
Report
Asked for female, 35 years old from Mumbai
Share
Bookmark
Report
Asked for female, 21 years old from Bijapur
Share
Bookmark
Report
You may need a lower strength or a different retinoid. You can also try to apply it after using a good moisturiser, also moisturise well throughout the day. If the dryness and peeling still persist, its better to consult a dermatologist for personalised advice on which retinoid to use and how.
337 people found this helpful
Asked for female, 21 years old from Bijapur
Share
Bookmark
Report
Asked for female, 19 years old from Ghaziabad
Share
Bookmark
Report
Health Query
Share
Bookmark
Report
Asked for female, 28 years old from Delhi
Share
Bookmark
Report
Asked for female, 20 years old from Mumbai
Share
Bookmark
Report
Tretinoin can cause dryness, irritation and peeling of skin.
No it doesn't cause white patches... Though it might cause little fairness due to peeling of outer tanned skin.
It can cause secondary darkening of skin if you use tretinoin (in evening) and don't apply sunscreen in the morning and do not take good Sun protection.
No it doesn't cause white patches... Though it might cause little fairness due to peeling of outer tanned skin.
It can cause secondary darkening of skin if you use tretinoin (in evening) and don't apply sunscreen in the morning and do not take good Sun protection.
Asked for male, 35 years old from Panaji
Share
Bookmark
Report
Hi Lybrate-user!
tretinoin, benzoxyl gel or adapalene gel are used routinely to control acne breakouts and can cause dryness. A non comedogenic moisturiser added with hyalurodonic acid will work well. Azelic acid / ferulic acid works well. Use liquid cleanser like cetaphil cleansing lotion to prevent dryness. Acne or pimples is an age related skin problem which has ups and downs of the lesions. Depending on the diet which you take, acne will be under your control. Pleas don't touch your pimp...more
tretinoin, benzoxyl gel or adapalene gel are used routinely to control acne breakouts and can cause dryness. A non comedogenic moisturiser added with hyalurodonic acid will work well. Azelic acid / ferulic acid works well. Use liquid cleanser like cetaphil cleansing lotion to prevent dryness. Acne or pimples is an age related skin problem which has ups and downs of the lesions. Depending on the diet which you take, acne will be under your control. Pleas don't touch your pimp...more
153 people found this helpful
Ask a free question
Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors
posted anonymously