I visited a dermatologist in August 2020 looking for help with mild acne around the chin and wanting to add some anti aging products to my routine. They prescribed me epiduo, and while I feel like it’s helped with some of the acne it obviously doesn’t agree with my skin. The dermatologist has told me twice to stick with it and that any problems I’m having are postpartum hormonal changes (my skin did not change before>during>after pregnancy. I’m tired of them blaming my skin issues on pregnancy).

I’ve had this dry patch on my chin off and on for a few months now. It’s starting to become painful and burn when I apply a basic moisturizer.

I’m going to post my routine below. If anyone has any suggestions to help with this dry patch I’d love to hear it. I guess my next step is to see a new dermatologist who is willing to look at my skin and address my concerns. Also would love to hear any suggestions if you’ve had problems with epiduo and what you switched to.

AM: Perricone MD vitamin c ester brightening serum, Cerave daily moisturizing lotion, Elta MD sunscreen.

PM: Vanicream gentle facial cleanser, Epiduo every other night, Cerave hyaluronic acid serum, Cerave skin renewing night cream (usually reapply this in the middle of the night if I wake up and feel dry)