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[xLKphotox]

I have a tretinoin prescription but I was wondering if it was ok to use a spot treatment on top of this. I of course developed a huge ugly pimple over night and I usually use a salicylic acid spot treatemnt but I didn't know if it was wise to mix retin A with any type of spot treatments. Please help

[oyamaguchi]

yeah u can use the retin-a for spot treatment only...

remember the application of retin-a is peasize only..

[Maximus Decimus Merideous]

Oyamaguchi, iv been using retin a micro for a whileee now and researched it a lot..everything i have heard is that you should NOT use it as a spot treatment. Use the same pea sized amount on your entire face every night. It changes how your skin is, i highly recommend not using it as a spot treatment. Lol do u want her to put a peasized amount on one little spot?

[xLKphotox]

HAha I know not to use it as a spot treatment but my question was can a put a salicylic spot treatment OVER the retin a?

[Tyga]

You're not supposed to use salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide over Retin-A because those can cause irritation to the skin. If you absolutely must spot treat, apply very little.

[xLKphotox]

Thanks mortal. I did use VERY LITTLE last night and this morning the bump went down significantly

[Wynne]

Thanks mortal. I did use VERY LITTLE last night and this morning the bump went down significantly

Yay! I don't remember if salicylic acid inactivates Retin A but I believe that Retin A and BP don't combine well at all not just due to the irritation factor.

[oyamaguchi]

hahaha ok..maybe im wrong sory..