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Isotrexin - Stringy Stuff On Face

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(@decklin)

Posted : 02/24/2013 5:02 am

I'm just over three weeks on Isotrexin --

Approx. four hours or so after applying I have "stringy" stuff on my face (looks almost like rolled up skin?). Is this normal peeling, or am I applying too much and the gel is rubbing off?

When I think of "peeling", I guess I think of benzoyl peroxide-type drying and this is really alot more gentle. Infact, I don't think there is really any heavy drying at all.

I'm also using a Salicylic acid cleanser 2x/day. I can't tolertate BP at all, and I have *extremely* oily skin. If I even use BP one time, my face drys out and peels all over, immediately.


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(@notmeatall)

Posted : 03/06/2013 8:58 am

Probably using too much. Most of the retinoids say to use 1 pea-sized drop. This is a very tiny amount, and hard to spread. My trick is to wait an hour after washing your face so that there is enough oil to help the gel spread.


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