I've been on isotrex (Isotretinoin acne gel) but i've been breaking out, (Purging) badly, and with breaking out comes the redness. I don't mind the spots, but it's the redness that gets to me. Has anyone got any tips, or remedies, that I can use for the redness? My skin isn't that bad, but the redness makes it look worse.. .
Thanks,
Ioan
Use it every other day or mix it with non irritating cream when applying at night. Also moisturise during the day and avoid touching or rubbing your face. The redness/ patchiness is part of the beginning of the process and it will get better once your skin adjusts to the tretinoin regimen. Ive been using the highest strength for 2 yrs now, when i started out i was always a patchy mess now i dont get any patches even if dont apply it evenly. The only way retin a affects my skin negatively now is the flakiness/ dryness which is inevitable as its part of the skin renewal (cell turnover) and doesnt bother me too much if i moisturize and exfoliate every once in a while.
