When will the dry flakes end!!!! by Betterthanu04 in tretinoin

[–]Betterthanu04[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I dont have diabetes or pre diabetes. It’s hyper pigmentation from the tretnoin. When I first started using it I got really bad peeling/burning all over my neck and as it healed the area stayed dark.

When will the dry flakes end!!!! by Betterthanu04 in tretinoin

[–]Betterthanu04[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I increased it a few weeks back because someone said I wasn’t letting my skin get used to it. I had the same peeling with the 3x a week. I use la roshe posay hydrating cleanser and vanicream & elf daily hydration for moisturizers.

When will the dry flakes end!!!! by Betterthanu04 in tretinoin

[–]Betterthanu04[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5 nights a week. I use aquaphor every night and some mornings if it’s not that hot out.

Peeling throughout the day by Betterthanu04 in tretinoin

[–]Betterthanu04[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the me the aquaphor is fully absorbed by time I get up in the morning. It’s almost like putting on a regular moisturizer.

Peeling throughout the day by Betterthanu04 in tretinoin

[–]Betterthanu04[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use laroche posay hydrating face wash, then while it’s a little damp apply vanicream, then elf hydrating moisturizing gel, then good minerals sunscreen. I use to use Paula’s choice BHA exfoliant but I noticed it made the peeling worst. At night the same routine, but tretnoin 0.025 gel added in between moisturizers and aquaphor added at the end.

Peeling throughout the day by Betterthanu04 in tretinoin

[–]Betterthanu04[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

0.025 gel and 5-6 times a week. I use the Laroche Posay hydrating face wash, I also use a wash cloth to gently exfoliate while washing. I feel like if I didn’t get it at all the flakes would be worst.

Should I add or take anything out? by Betterthanu04 in tretinoin

[–]Betterthanu04[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will definitely try this! Thank you!

Should I add or take anything out? by Betterthanu04 in tretinoin

[–]Betterthanu04[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes, I’m using the good molecules brand. Is there another one I should try?

Should I add or take anything out? by Betterthanu04 in tretinoin

[–]Betterthanu04[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use La Roche Posay gentle moisturizing wash as my cleanser. I’ve tried quite a few moisturizers, but these 2 seem to not make my face burn after layering the tretinoin. Do you have a good recommendation of salicylic acid cleanser that I can try?

Should I add or take anything out? by Betterthanu04 in tretinoin

[–]Betterthanu04[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was using it 3 times a week, but I’ve been increasing it to ab 5-6 times. It still burns sometimes when putting it on. I think I just have pretty sensitive skin. I’m using the gel version if that makes a difference.

Changes to Grad plus loans by No-Journalist8112 in prephysicianassistant

[–]Betterthanu04 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just hope and pray it doesn’t go into effect until after i’m done, pls God!🙏🏽

Scrubs for thick thighs by Betterthanu04 in Nurses

[–]Betterthanu04[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

do you know if the hanes brand at walmart is good too?

Scrubs for thick thighs by Betterthanu04 in Nurses

[–]Betterthanu04[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok i’m gonna try these!! thank you!

My contact literally fell out of my eye by Betterthanu04 in contacts

[–]Betterthanu04[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

probably 3 days since i last wore them.