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What Causes Crusty Skin On Face While On Retin A?
Question: I need help regarding how to stop Retin A from working...I cannot keep my face from crusting up over and over and over.....is there some way to just stop or neutralize the RETIN A? I put the 1% cream on my face and obviously used too much....Im in tears and in a panic
Brief Answer:
Crusting will settle down
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Please dont worry about the crusting. It is a known side effect of Retin A. Here is what you should do
1. Stop applying the cream until its better
2. Apply calamine lotion over the face before going to bed
3. If your lips are crusting, I recommend vaseline over it
Crusting will come down within a week.
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
Crusting will settle down
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query
Please dont worry about the crusting. It is a known side effect of Retin A. Here is what you should do
1. Stop applying the cream until its better
2. Apply calamine lotion over the face before going to bed
3. If your lips are crusting, I recommend vaseline over it
Crusting will come down within a week.
I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me
Regards
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