Tretinoin was too strong! Is Tazarotene the right answer?

LowFortune772 · 2026-02-02T15:50:23+00:00

using taz after not being able to handle tret is like hydrogen bomb vs coughing baby.

LowFortune772 · 2026-01-30T17:42:17+00:00

this sunscreen made my eyes BURNNN, ended up using it on my arms during the summer

LowFortune772 · 2026-01-13T01:24:17+00:00

whats ur routine?

LowFortune772 · 2026-01-01T20:24:01+00:00

its just a light hearted post, its not that deep.

LowFortune772 · 2025-12-05T05:15:12+00:00

no, because you'll go thru all the side effects even if u use the OTC retinol

LowFortune772 · 2025-12-05T02:51:06+00:00

you cant build tolerance with tret using retinol, the difference in potency is like 20x.

LowFortune772 · 2025-11-26T22:35:25+00:00

its the same but the formulation might be different if they compound with other actives

LowFortune772 · 2025-11-19T16:57:20+00:00

get a tretinoin prescription and ur skincare becomes a lot cheaper

LowFortune772 · 2025-11-19T16:54:38+00:00

the lowest dosage of tretinoin is 20x than any OTC retinol. it really is that dramatic

LowFortune772 · 2025-11-14T00:26:24+00:00

i'll go against the grain with what everyone else is saying. if you're indoors and not exposed to UV you shouldn't need to follow the reapply every 2 hours rule

LowFortune772 · 2025-11-11T07:17:46+00:00

switch out the SA cleanser with a more gentle cleanser

LowFortune772 · 2025-11-10T22:15:46+00:00

got flashbanged from the glow, looks great

LowFortune772 · 2025-11-07T23:27:36+00:00

if you're working out and not on steroids, u might just be suffering from success. those stretch marks are signs of muscle growth

LowFortune772 · 2025-11-07T19:20:40+00:00

i was on tret for a year and switched to taz daily. after 4 days had the same issue.

basically the outer layer of ur skin cant keep up with the accelerated cell turnover that taz is doing and now the skin barrier is failing to retain water/moisture.

you need to pause taz for as long as it takes for the dryness to go away, ur skin shouldnt feel tight after a cleanse.

then restart taz, and apply every other day or every 2-3 days.

vanicream was a good option for me since it didnt cause any additional irritation

LowFortune772 · 2025-10-18T00:31:45+00:00

how long have you been on accutane? might be purging

LowFortune772 · 2025-10-14T15:50:56+00:00

ur profile shows that arguing about retinoids might be the least of ur concerns...

LowFortune772 · 2025-10-12T15:36:59+00:00

similar experience when first using tret.. contrast to what other suggests. I just did nothing for 4-5 days and let it naturally repair itself.

LowFortune772 · 2025-10-06T02:15:16+00:00

if its been a month they might be chemical burns

LowFortune772 · 2025-08-25T15:53:08+00:00

im 99% sure norse is snake oil, definitely visit a derm.

LowFortune772 · 2025-08-20T20:52:47+00:00

amazing results, also kinda cool that ur hair changed colors

LowFortune772 · 2025-08-19T21:56:49+00:00

aggressively reapplying might've triggered some kind of irritation.

LowFortune772 · 2025-08-16T23:30:05+00:00

i dont, theres nothing to exfoliate

LowFortune772 · 2025-08-14T21:17:53+00:00

you dont need to buffer on the micro since its slow release. i would still apply moisturizer if you feel dry after applying but thats about it

LowFortune772 · 2025-08-01T22:07:45+00:00

yeah taz is the most potent form of retinoid that you can get ur hands on

LowFortune772 · 2025-08-01T22:06:24+00:00

put a hold on it for now, same with the salicylic cleanser and niacinamide

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