I started Tretinoin cream 0.05% a few days ago. I have been using a pea size amount all over my face. Everyone told to expect an initial breakout and really dry flaky skin, but I have not experienced either? I put aquaphor on top of the cream.
Is the cream actually working on my skin?
It took me about 3 or 4 wks to get a bit of a reaction. For me it was a bright red face! Totally my fault I used waaay too much and used not enough moisturiser.It is fab cream. It helped my skin no end. Unfortunately it did nothing for my cystic type spots so I am now on low dose accutane which is working really well. As soon as I finished I am going back to the Retin A though. I loved what it did for my skin overall..
I second what the previous poster says.. keep moisturising and do't go overboard, A bright red peeling face was far more embarrassing than a few spots!