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What Causes Skin Dryness After Using Tretinoin?

Hey....as in starting I hd some pimples on my face...after consulting
to a doctor ..He advised me to use episoft cleansing lotion and elovera cream and tretinoin cream retino .025..i start using it one week ago...n nw suddenly I feel like dead skin on face..n i feel my skin like stretched .I couldn't even speak properly Aftr applying it...when I wash my face with this episoft it starts etching n pain like my face is burning. ...plz advice me...should I stop using it or it effect same for all in initial days...plz suggest
Wed, 20 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain dead skin on face can be due to dry skin and itching of the skin and it seems to be due to side effect of Tretinoin that is a retinoid..
Dry and itchy skin is a side effect of tretinoin and you should immediately stop using it..
I would suggest you to do cool compresses on face and also take anti allergics like levocetrizine to reduce itching..
You can apply Elovera gel to lubricate the face and also can apply Calamaine lotion to soothe the skin..
I would suggest you to let the skin improve..
Once it improves you can start washing your face with Salicylic acid containing facewash..
You can apply Benzoyl peroxide and Clindamycin gel over pimples.
Azelic acid preparations can help..
You can also do cool compresses over pimples..
You can limit sun exposure and oily food..
Drink plenty of water..
If sill there is no improvement consult your Dermatologist and get evaluated..


Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Skin Dryness After Using Tretinoin?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain dead skin on face can be due to dry skin and itching of the skin and it seems to be due to side effect of Tretinoin that is a retinoid.. Dry and itchy skin is a side effect of tretinoin and you should immediately stop using it.. I would suggest you to do cool compresses on face and also take anti allergics like levocetrizine to reduce itching.. You can apply Elovera gel to lubricate the face and also can apply Calamaine lotion to soothe the skin.. I would suggest you to let the skin improve.. Once it improves you can start washing your face with Salicylic acid containing facewash.. You can apply Benzoyl peroxide and Clindamycin gel over pimples. Azelic acid preparations can help.. You can also do cool compresses over pimples.. You can limit sun exposure and oily food.. Drink plenty of water.. If sill there is no improvement consult your Dermatologist and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.