Hi everyone,

I started using Differin .1% about five or six months ago. I had moderate acne that always got much worse in the winter, and Differin has done a lot to clear up my acne. However, the irritation on my forehead is killing me. Every other part of my face can handle Differin just fine, but literally every week, my forehead will go berserk and become red, blotchy, and itchy.

Originally, I applied Differin every night. After my acne cleared up, I thought it would be a good idea to apply every other night, hoping that would reduce the irritation while still preventing acne. My skin still looks good, but I am still experiencing irritation. I moisturize every morning and night with a mild Cerave moisturizer and wash once a day with a mild Cetaphil cleanser. My face doesn't really feel dry, either, even when it's red, blotchy, and itchy. And like I said, this is very cyclical, occurring every week for about two days. After the irritation subsides, my skin looks great. I should also mention that this irritation is accompanied by a lot of peeling, almost as if the Differin is partially exfoliating the skin without actually getting rid of it until the end of the week when I'm compelled to scratch it off, if that makes any sense.

Should I stop using Differin on my forehead while still using it on the rest of my face? Has anybody else experienced anything similar with Differin? Should I perhaps use another product on my forehead, such as glycolic acid and/or BP?