Dj8t9 0 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I have been using tretinoin cream 0.05% for 4 weeks on my face and neck every night. The past week and a half my neck has been getting redder and more irritated & itchy , I read that redness and dryness is a normal side effect but this doesn't seem or feel right ... Is skin supposed to react this way to tretinoin ? I also used it on my chest which is usually pretty clear it broke me out bad my whole chest was red and blotchy so I stopped and now it seems to be clearing up. I honestly look disgusting . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ben100604 62 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'm not a dermatologist,but that definitely looks like a bad reaction. I'd go see your doctor/derm about it asap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acnehardcase 33 Share Posted January 22, 2016 It looks like you may have used too much and maybe too often. Don't apply tretinoin on the rash area until it goes away, continue using it on your face. Maybe consider doing it every other night. Remember, no more than a pea sized amount for your entire face and wait 30 minutes after washing your face. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Annie4004 2 Share Posted February 12, 2016 Yes, definitely contact your dermatologist. What else are you using? Tretinoin doesn't always play well with other products. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maz123 0 Share Posted May 27, 2020 (edited) Hello, I’ve just experienced a similar thing! Can you tell me? - did it go away/clear up okay on it’s own? What did you apply, if anything? I realise this was in 2016. So appreciate you getting back to me Edited May 27, 2020 by Maz123 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
