Thanks! My experience is that I’ve used 0.025 Tretinoin for over a year. I can tolerate 3 nights per week. But even then have an overall redness, so I started doing short contact 3x per week to see if I can built to more nights. I’m basically always scheming to get more Tret on my face! Its worth it because (after months of the Tretinoin uglies) I now have a nice healthy glow and my acne is managed. Thanks again, love all your videos!
thank you so muchh for explain how to use it proper, im 53 menopausal romanian woman , and i just start tretinoin , using 3x a week ...for 2 months ..this week ( 10th oct 2024 ) will start to use 5 days per week.
Hey doctor, Im 35. I started using tretinoin 10 days back following sandwich method. I can't see any reaction on my face. So should i start using it directly on my skin now? I use it every night TIA
I’m doing .1% and it’s been almost a week and I use it every night and have not experienced any flaking or peeling. Is it working? I put it in dry clean skin and then after it absorbs I put castor oil on my face. I always use oils because lotions don’t work for me. Any answers, please.
Just discovered your videos! Absolutely love them. I’m in my 50s and recently asked my primary care doctor for a prescription after hearing the benefits of Retina A. He was able to get it covered by my insurance, but it’s .1% Tretinoin. After reading some of the comments, I’m wondering if that’s strong enough. You didn’t mention the strength. I haven’t noticed any of the peeling or flaking or even dryness and I’m using it nightly or every other night. Does that mean it’s not working? Should we try to get a stronger? Thank you so much!
Any tips about the pilling? I have a 0.025 gel and I can’t apply any kind of moisturizer before (or after) without it pilling, even if I use an incredibly tiny amount.
Hey Dr. Abby, can I combine castor oil with my moisturizer? My doctor advised me to use tret 0,05 every night (I guess she shouldn't have) because I started peeling alot and my skin got red. I am trying to fix my skin barrier but at the same time I don't want to stretch out my tret healing process too much. Can I apply it every other night or just twice a week for the start?
Yes you can apply the tretinoin every 2-3 nights and you can certainly use castor oil. What I find helps the most for skin barrier repair is a zinc based barrier cream like a diaper cream (the Honest company) or laroche posay cicaplast Baum
@@doctor-abby Thank you so much! I am using LRP Cicaplast, I feel it helps but it is sticky and just kinda sits on the skin, I will continue to use it. I appreciate your fast reply.
i just went to dermatologist today due to uneven skin due to mask wearing and it cause demarcation lines i think it’s called and he prescribed a tretonoin 0.025 every night and azealic acid from the ordinary every morning and also tinted sunscreen, what do you think about that? and my next appointment is in 3 months.(also some background information the parts that wear covered with mask are whiter than the parts that weren’t covered so you can imagine that and was wearing it for like 4 years but stopped) HOPE YOU SEE THIS 🙏🏽
I used tretinoin 0.5% for 3 years in a row, but due to some life situations, I stopped most of my skin care routine, including tretinoin. now things are more stable now in my life and I want to get back to using it again but I'm alittle bit worried about how should I start using it again? should l just continue using everyday again or should I start it slowly as it's the first time? and thanks so much for the videos it's really amaizing❤
Hi doc i wanted to ask ever since i had shingles on my left side of the face im left with scars....and have scars from this i was advised to use MelB 3serum and melaB3 gel micro peeling and tretinoin 0.05 cream.... what would you advise watching from south africa
I think that all sounds like a reasonable plan. The biggest thing (especially in South Africa where the sun is strong) is to avoid sun and use excellent sun protection. Even a little sun on the scars will make them hyperpigment
i know we can't use retinols when we are pregnant but what about when we are breastfeeding? in my country a lot of doctors prescribe A-D drops for babies so babies need vitamin A. I wonder why would there be a problem if mom uses retinols
Really there should be no issue with breast feeding but there are few studies on breast feeding moms and so out of an abundance of precaution most dermatologists advice against it 🤷♀️
For many every other night is enough to see great results. The more you use the better results but you have to balance with side effects including irritation, dryness and peeling
@@doctor-abby Yup. I use it everyday. Ty for your response. I haven't had an official diagnosis but it sure looks like it. 🤣 I use Eltamd UV Sport sunscreen.
Hey new to skincare never used any products except facewash. Having combination skin. Having little uneventone skin colour although it's clear skin no issues except tanning on face especially on forehead. Sometimes it looks dull. What should I do? Should I go for RETINOL serum or Tretinoin cream? Or any other acid serum? Thank you.
Good start is vitamin c serum, moisturizer and sunscreen. Once you get used to that, could add aha/bha a few nights a week and if tolerating that- then would add retinol 3-5 nights a week
@@doctor-abby just a pea size amount before bed time. Followed by Cerave moisturiser which i apply 30 minutes after. I am using a gel version of tretinoin at 0.25%.
anyone? I have eczema skin i want to use tret Or hydroquinone for my hyperpigmentation do i use 0.05 or 0.025 for tret and do you recommend wearing both of them togethet?
hello just wondering is it normal to see two new pigmentation spots a week after starting the cream? and do you use the tranexamic and azaelic acid at the same time or in the morning?
It may be that they’re just irritated and more pronounced but I would definitely avoid sun to avoid pigmented spots. Yes can use azelaic acid and tranexamic acid same time but would make sure your skin is acclimated to the tretinoin alone first
Dear Dr abby! I have tiny bumps in my neck and been to 2 different board certified dermatologists in the hospital. They can’t figure out what it is. After trying a few creams without success they have have now prescribed me tretinoin.. (that’s how I ended up here). They think it could be KP - but on my neck. (But still not sure) As expected my skin got really sensitive from the different creams so thank you for these tips.. Do you think tretinoin could help with keratosis bumbs?
How long should I wait to add moisturizer after applying tretinoin?? Please help I’m always afraid that when I apply my moisturizer it just wipes it off. Also how do I avoid sun exposure, I live in Phoniex Az and it’s really hard to try to avoid it. I wear sunscreen and apply it in the morning, but that’s it how often should I be reappy? Also if I wear makeup will that protect my skin? Or should I just totally lay off the make up and stick to sunscreen? Pleas help I would really appreciate it:)
Let tretinoin absorb for about a minute then follow with moisturizer. Wearing a wide brimmed hat and UPF clothes and trying to stay out of the sun mid day is best. Sunscreen should be reapplied every 2 hours if you’re going to be out for more than 20-30 minutes. Makeup doesn’t provide a ton of protection for sun but it offers some
Thankyou for your video !! Can i add lots of rich oil and cream layers over the top of the tretonoin or will that cause irritation also because of wet skin ?
Wait, it is not covered by my insurance? Did they lie to me at CVS that my insurance covered some? They said my insurance covered some and I needed to co-pay for the rest
@ thank you Dr Abby. I am more than 21 and they told me it was just co-pay and my insurance has handled half of it. I had doubt but believed her and paid .
Try applying Vaseline or your moisturizer around the eyes first and then the tretinoin since it can prevent it from accidentally moving into those areas
Thanks! My experience is that I’ve used 0.025 Tretinoin for over a year. I can tolerate 3 nights per week. But even then have an overall redness, so I started doing short contact 3x per week to see if I can built to more nights. I’m basically always scheming to get more Tret on my face! Its worth it because (after months of the Tretinoin uglies) I now have a nice healthy glow and my acne is managed.
Thanks again, love all your videos!
thank you so muchh for explain how to use it proper, im 53 menopausal romanian woman , and i just start tretinoin , using 3x a week ...for 2 months ..this week ( 10th oct 2024 ) will start to use 5 days per week.
Hi how is it going I'm a similar age wanted to know how it's going please thank you
How long does 20g of tret usually last?
Hey doctor, Im 35. I started using tretinoin 10 days back following sandwich method. I can't see any reaction on my face. So should i start using it directly on my skin now? I use it every night TIA
Thank you Dr. Abby! :3
Is Nivea creme good as a moisturiser while using tretinoin?
I’m doing .1% and it’s been almost a week and I use it every night and have not experienced any flaking or peeling. Is it working? I put it in dry clean skin and then after it absorbs I put castor oil on my face. I always use oils because lotions don’t work for me. Any answers, please.
Use moisturizer before and after
How long does 20g of tret usually last?
Just discovered your videos! Absolutely love them. I’m in my 50s and recently asked my primary care doctor for a prescription after hearing the benefits of Retina A. He was able to get it covered by my insurance, but it’s .1% Tretinoin. After reading some of the comments, I’m wondering if that’s strong enough. You didn’t mention the strength. I haven’t noticed any of the peeling or flaking or even dryness and I’m using it nightly or every other night. Does that mean it’s not working? Should we try to get a stronger? Thank you so much!
0.1% is actually pretty strong for tretinoin (retin A). If you have no peeling or irritation consider yourself lucky 🍀
Any tips about the pilling? I have a 0.025 gel and I can’t apply any kind of moisturizer before (or after) without it pilling, even if I use an incredibly tiny amount.
Thank you this was very helpful!
Can i use niacinamide propolis with tretenoin Clindamycin at the same time?
Yes
Hey Dr. Abby, can I combine castor oil with my moisturizer? My doctor advised me to use tret 0,05 every night (I guess she shouldn't have) because I started peeling alot and my skin got red. I am trying to fix my skin barrier but at the same time I don't want to stretch out my tret healing process too much. Can I apply it every other night or just twice a week for the start?
Yes you can apply the tretinoin every 2-3 nights and you can certainly use castor oil. What I find helps the most for skin barrier repair is a zinc based barrier cream like a diaper cream (the Honest company) or laroche posay cicaplast Baum
@@doctor-abby Thank you so much! I am using LRP Cicaplast, I feel it helps but it is sticky and just kinda sits on the skin, I will continue to use it. I appreciate your fast reply.
Can i use snail mucin along with tretinoin...??
Yes
Had to stop using my tretinion after being on it for a year due to so many pimples and tons of scarring that won’t go away.
May be worth talking to a dermatologist about other treatments
@ I think it might be hormonal acne. But I will call my derm
can we use clindamycin phosphate & nicotinamide gel on days when not using tretinoin ?
Yes they can all be used together on the same day too
@@doctor-abby thank you doc 🤗
i just went to dermatologist today due to uneven skin due to mask wearing and it cause demarcation lines i think it’s called and he prescribed a tretonoin 0.025 every night and azealic acid from the ordinary every morning and also tinted sunscreen, what do you think about that? and my next appointment is in 3 months.(also some background information the parts that wear covered with mask are whiter than the parts that weren’t covered so you can imagine that and was wearing it for like 4 years but stopped) HOPE YOU SEE THIS 🙏🏽
That’s exactly what I would have done. Be really god about sun protection 👍
I used tretinoin 0.5% for 3 years in a row, but due to some life situations, I stopped most of my skin care routine, including tretinoin.
now things are more stable now in my life and I want to get back to using it again but I'm alittle bit worried about how should I start using it again? should l just continue using everyday again or should I start it slowly as it's the first time?
and thanks so much for the videos it's really amaizing❤
Would start slow again every 2-3 nights and increase as tolerated
@doctor-abby understood, thanks alot~~
which moisturizer do you recommended?
I like the ordinary natural moisturizing factors
@ ok thanks! Would you recommend vanicream moisturizer?
Hi doc i wanted to ask ever since i had shingles on my left side of the face im left with scars....and have scars from this i was advised to use MelB 3serum and melaB3 gel micro peeling and tretinoin 0.05 cream.... what would you advise watching from south africa
I think that all sounds like a reasonable plan. The biggest thing (especially in South Africa where the sun is strong) is to avoid sun and use excellent sun protection. Even a little sun on the scars will make them hyperpigment
i know we can't use retinols when we are pregnant but what about when we are breastfeeding? in my country a lot of doctors prescribe A-D drops for babies so babies need vitamin A. I wonder why would there be a problem if mom uses retinols
Really there should be no issue with breast feeding but there are few studies on breast feeding moms and so out of an abundance of precaution most dermatologists advice against it 🤷♀️
Hi Abby, wondering about diminishing returns with Tretinoin. Is every night use "considerably" more effective than every other night long-term?
For many every other night is enough to see great results. The more you use the better results but you have to balance with side effects including irritation, dryness and peeling
Hello doctor, i want to know if using tretinoin, ia it ok to exfoliate?
Yes but keep exfoliating to 1-2 times a week to avoid irritation
Do I leave the tretinoin and moisturizer overnight or do I need to washy face after applying moisturizer
Leave on
I use the minimal amount just to literally create the thin it’s film over the face.
Does this help melasma? I looked really close today on my cheekbones and it looks like I'm in the beginning stages. 🥴
Yes it can. The first step is excellent sun protection to prevent and reverse
@@doctor-abby Yup. I use it everyday. Ty for your response. I haven't had an official diagnosis but it sure looks like it. 🤣 I use Eltamd UV Sport sunscreen.
Hey new to skincare never used any products except facewash.
Having combination skin.
Having little uneventone skin colour although it's clear skin no issues except tanning on face especially on forehead.
Sometimes it looks dull.
What should I do?
Should I go for RETINOL serum or Tretinoin cream?
Or any other acid serum?
Thank you.
Good start is vitamin c serum, moisturizer and sunscreen. Once you get used to that, could add aha/bha a few nights a week and if tolerating that- then would add retinol 3-5 nights a week
@@doctor-abby Hey thanks for replying.
Is 20% Vitamin C serum good for beginners?
Using it for 6 months still getting lots of redness, burning when i apply moisturiser later on...am i just not tolerating it at this point?
How often are you applying? Try a since based barier cream on top like La Roche posay cicaplast Baum
@@doctor-abby just a pea size amount before bed time. Followed by Cerave moisturiser which i apply 30 minutes after. I am using a gel version of tretinoin at 0.25%.
@@WelshGuitarDudemaybe try the sandwich method, less days a week?
anyone? I have eczema skin i want to use tret Or hydroquinone for my hyperpigmentation do i use 0.05 or 0.025 for tret and do you recommend wearing both of them togethet?
Would start with 0.025 if you have eczema. Hydroquinone and tretinoin can be used together
I have acne. Can i start at 0.05 or should i start with the lowest to avoid irritation ie 0.025
Can do either but the higher percentage may cause more irritation
hello just wondering is it normal to see two new pigmentation spots a week after starting the cream? and do you use the tranexamic and azaelic acid at the same time or in the morning?
It may be that they’re just irritated and more pronounced but I would definitely avoid sun to avoid pigmented spots. Yes can use azelaic acid and tranexamic acid same time but would make sure your skin is acclimated to the tretinoin alone first
Dear Dr abby! I have tiny bumps in my neck and been to 2 different board certified dermatologists in the hospital. They can’t figure out what it is. After trying a few creams without success they have have now prescribed me tretinoin.. (that’s how I ended up here). They think it could be KP - but on my neck. (But still not sure) As expected my skin got really sensitive from the different creams so thank you for these tips.. Do you think tretinoin could help with keratosis bumbs?
Tretinoin can help with KP but give it some time. Consider a zinc oxide paste to help with symptoms as well if irritated from the tretinoin
@ thank you!!!
What are your thoughts on tazarotene 0.1%? I don’t see too many people talking about this retinoid.
It’s the strongest retinoid. It’s good for psoriasis
@ Is it as good as tretinoin, or better? I want to combat aging and ance
How long should I wait to add moisturizer after applying tretinoin?? Please help I’m always afraid that when I apply my moisturizer it just wipes it off. Also how do I avoid sun exposure, I live in Phoniex Az and it’s really hard to try to avoid it. I wear sunscreen and apply it in the morning, but that’s it how often should I be reappy? Also if I wear makeup will that protect my skin? Or should I just totally lay off the make up and stick to sunscreen? Pleas help I would really appreciate it:)
Let tretinoin absorb for about a minute then follow with moisturizer. Wearing a wide brimmed hat and UPF clothes and trying to stay out of the sun mid day is best. Sunscreen should be reapplied every 2 hours if you’re going to be out for more than 20-30 minutes. Makeup doesn’t provide a ton of protection for sun but it offers some
Thankyou for your video !! Can i add lots of rich oil and cream layers over the top of the tretonoin or will that cause irritation also because of wet skin ?
Can i use thera derm lotion moisturizer with tretinion?
Yes
I have Blue Shield HMO, over 18yrs old, no acne - and Tretinoin is covered by my insurance.
You’re lucky 👍👍
Hello, I use .025 for sometime now, about 4 times a week. I want to go up to .05, do I start 1 day per week or still continue with 4 days?
Would continue with 4 days until you make sure your skin can handle before increasing to daily
So , do i need to wash it after applying it or do i leave it overnight?
Leave on over night
@@doctor-abby thnx a ton . To clear skin
Can i use salsalic acid based serum before tretion
Yes but sometimes this can cause irritation especially if you have sensitive skin
Wait, it is not covered by my insurance? Did they lie to me at CVS that my insurance covered some? They said my insurance covered some and I needed to co-pay for the rest
It’s usually covered if you’re younger than 18 but not always covered if you’re older depending on your insurance
@ thank you Dr Abby. I am more than 21 and they told me it was just co-pay and my insurance has handled half of it. I had doubt but believed her and paid .
Same . I just paid 5$. We got lucky!
@@virajithapaladugula1751 first tube, $70!! Second $4.90 ... I DIDN'T ASK.😅
It makes my eyes dry even though I don’t put it around my eyes what do I do ?
Try applying Vaseline or your moisturizer around the eyes first and then the tretinoin since it can prevent it from accidentally moving into those areas
Dr How long we can use it
Can be used as long as you want as long as you’re not pregnant
I been using it a bout a year 2 times a week
If i use this at night, would it be okay to use my full face mask cpap?
Yes
How long can we keep using tretinoin. Can we use lifetime?
Yes can be used for lifetime if not pregnant
How long does 20g of tret usually last?
Should last 1-3 months
It's not doing anything 0.25 cream not stopping wrinkles
May want to increase to 0.05% tretinoin
I thought you have to wait twenty mins after tret before moisturizer?
No just a minute or two for it to absorb
Can we use it for dark spots in the body?
Yes
Where can we buy your trentinoin
Prescription
Can we apply for under eyes Milia
Yes
On march , I will turn 22 years old ..can I start tretinon 0.025% cream ??
Yes it’s reasonable to start then
What if you are in your 60s and hypothyroid?
It’s safe and effective if in your 60s with hypothyroidism however the hypothyroidism can lead to very dry skin so use a moisturizer twice a day
@doctor-abby thank you
Hey dr can you use aloe vera gel 95% then trention then cerva moisutizer cream? and how long do you have to wait to apply trention
Yes. You can apply tretinoin when the aloe Vera absorbs
Just got 05.% pharmacy 32.79 with a discount card haven't started yet.
Can it finish hyperpigmentation black spots on face
Yes can help clear hyperpigmentation and dark spots
@doctor-abby I just used 5 times in 10 days when will it start result but nowadays my face looks dark and red then before using tretinon
Can I use oil with tretinoin
Yes
What strength?
Usually start 0.025%_0.05% to start but can do 0.1% if suggested by doctor for acne
I could never use tret on my neck!
Why my dear. please reply
Why my dear sister,
@ irritates like crazy!
I actually liked it into my snail muson last night. Helps spread it too.
❤
No, u r applying yr hand. Wasting cream
i used it every night no problem. this advice is for people with dry ass skin. most men shouldn't follow this
Glad to hear you were able to tolerate every night right away
WAIT!.... did she just now say *_snail snot?!?_* [ 3:09 ] Never mind. Carry on.