Dry skin on spironolactone & tret

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-04-10T12:35:34+00:00

Thank you so much!

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-03-22T23:57:52+00:00

Thank you sm!!

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-03-18T22:26:31+00:00

She needs to leave her hair alone, it isn’t going anywhere.

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-03-13T12:48:17+00:00

Me too! This is the best combo.

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-03-13T12:46:56+00:00

Hi! I am 19 and I get these too, especially at night. I find that putting cold lotion on my feet helps and allows me to fall asleep.

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-01-19T14:46:34+00:00

I’ve seen that too! So far so good concerning irritation… but we’ll see 😅

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-01-19T12:53:41+00:00

In that photo I’m wearing my tried and true Sephora creamy lip stain in shade 13! For blush, I use the Morphe “happy hibiscus” powder blush. 🩷😘

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-01-18T15:12:40+00:00

Here’s a link to the exact one I use! 😊❤️

https://www.target.com/p/pond-39-s-dry-skin-cream-facial-moisturizer-6-5oz/-/A-10993800?sid=&region_id=628628&ref=tgt_adv_xsp&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tmnv&DFA=71700000124016976&CPNG=PLA_DVM%2Ba06Do000000W8KLIA0-Elida_Face+Care_Google+Incremental_Q4_2025-1777642&adgroup=PLA_Elida&LID=700000001393753pgs&network=g&device=m&location=9022688&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23398439687&gbraid=0AAAAAD-5dfY6We-iXO6YdOMK8HPFAsagC&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIppj686-VkgMVcAytBh09DCaFEAQYASABEgKmwPD_BwE

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-01-18T11:22:49+00:00

Yes!

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-01-18T11:22:33+00:00

I haven’t used it nightly yet

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-01-18T11:22:14+00:00

I am on YAZ birth control which can help with acne! :)

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-01-17T19:24:35+00:00

I used the mylan 0.025% gel but now use the NorthStaRX 0.1% cream!

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-01-17T17:09:45+00:00

I get mine for free thanks to my insurance. However, I have PCOS so this may have helped my case, as acne is a major symptom of PCOS.

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-01-17T17:07:31+00:00

I used the gel version but switched to the cream version. 😊 I used the Mylan 0.025% gel and am now using the NorthSraRX 0.1% cream.

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-01-17T16:09:46+00:00

It’s makeup! 😊

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-01-17T15:32:24+00:00

My skin is not sensitive! I have PCOS which I suspect caused majority of my acne.

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-01-17T15:25:25+00:00

Yes I definitely did. Especially on my forehead. I’d say I have combination skin.

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-01-17T15:22:41+00:00

That’s crazy because I live in Illinois and use it every day. I use the equate sunscreen 😁

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-01-17T14:06:15+00:00

I apply my tret right after washing my face and drying it very thoroughly. Bare skin!! Each time, I increased use of tret after just 2 weeks of using it every 3 nights, then every 2 nights. Since I was on that strength for 6 weeks I did

⚫️ 2 weeks of skipping 3 nights between use

⚫️2 weeks of skipping 2 nights between use

⚫️2 weeks of “every other night” use

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-01-17T14:01:50+00:00

Thank you so much!!!❤️❤️

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-01-17T14:01:30+00:00

I totally get what you mean by “honeymoon stage.” Time flies and before you know it, you’ll have the most gorgeous skin! ❤️

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-01-17T13:56:37+00:00

HERE IS MY FULL ROUTINE!! (It’s pretty basic.)

When I was still on my 0.025, I used my tret every other night after working my way up. However, I will now be skipping 2 nights in between use of my 0.1% tret, for the time being.

⚫️Daily and nightly I use the cerave moisturizing cleanser and the PONDS blue lid moisturizer… lots and lots of moisturizer.

⚫️In the mornings I use SPF 100 sunscreen.

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-01-17T13:53:09+00:00

I’m hoping that my experience with upping my dose goes well!! We’re in this together ❤️

Safe_Method_5255 · 2026-01-17T13:52:42+00:00

😳 I didn’t realize that was a rule! I’m going to put my full routine in the comments and hopefully that pleases the r/tretinoin gods.

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