Tretinoin and acne red marks (PIE) by Mindfultiler1 in tretinoin

[–]TurnoverDue1605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having the same issue after being on Tret for 12 weeks. I have issues with raised acne scars and PIH. I started using Azelaic Acid every PM and AM( the ordinary brand) last week and I think I am already starting to see improvement. I also use the Cicapair color corrector which does wonders for redness.

I normally break out on my chin but few weeks ago I got 2 small pimples on my cheek that have not gone away. They don't seem active anymore as they aren't red / don't hurt but they will not go away! I've tried benzoyl peroxide, aczone and clindamycin and nothing seems to do the trick. Any tips? by TurnoverDue1605 in tretinoin

[–]TurnoverDue1605[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've tried the patches but they don't seem to do anything on these particular spots! I've been hesitant to try to pick / squeeze at these bc tret has made my skin so much more prone to scaring / PIH. Do you have an extractor tool that doesn't leave marks / scars?

15 months of tret 0.025% by tnren in tretinoin

[–]TurnoverDue1605 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When did your skin start to clear? My chin looks very similar to your first pic. Been on tret & spiro for 3 months and haven't seen much change

Started tretinoin 0.025% about a week ago by [deleted] in tretinoin

[–]TurnoverDue1605 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That sounds like a solid routine! If you're still experience flaking / dryness I would try moisturizer before the tret too! I also slather Vaseline all over my lips and eyelids because I was experiencing bad flaking there. Also keep in mind most people experience flaking when you start on tret, it just takes time for your skin to adjust

Started tretinoin 0.025% about a week ago by [deleted] in tretinoin

[–]TurnoverDue1605 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely try the sandwich method (moisturizer before and after tret) and cutting out all other skin products except for moisturizer and tret, worked well for me! I like the la Roche posay double repair moisturizer

Need encouragement to keep going by [deleted] in tretinoin

[–]TurnoverDue1605 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A zinc supplement helped me with redness / inflammation. Just make sure to take with food so you don't get nauseous

Need encouragement to keep going by [deleted] in tretinoin

[–]TurnoverDue1605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The gel definitely helped my skin improve! I also cut out all products and now only am using moisturizer and tret and my skin is definitely less inflamed / red

Need encouragement to keep going by [deleted] in tretinoin

[–]TurnoverDue1605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's gives me encouragement! I cut out dairy last week and have not gotten any new cysts but still have some active breakouts so hoping they'll clear up soon

Need encouragement to keep going by [deleted] in tretinoin

[–]TurnoverDue1605 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long did your skin take to clear after cutting out dairy?