Dermatologist guide: How to use tretinoin?

Do you apply tretinoin all over your face?

Yes, Dr. Mohta says you should apply a very thin layer (pea-sized amount) of tretinoin to your entire face and neck.

How much tretinoin should I apply to my face?

Dr. Mohta says you should apply a pea-sized amount of tretinoin to the tip of your finger and touch several areas of your face leaving a tiny amount behind each time. After you have done this, distribute the tretinoin cream evenly over your face.

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What tretinoin strength should I use first?

Dr. Mohta recommends you start with a low (0.01% or 0.025%) tretinoin strength so your skin gets used to the medication.

Considering adding a specific tretinoin strength to your skincare routine? Begin your journey here: Tretinoin 0.025% cream | Tretinoin 0.05% cream | Tretinoin 0.01% cream.

How to get a tretinoin prescription?

You can start a photo consultation with an online dermatologist to request a tretinoin prescription for acne or anti-aging. This is done via the Miiskin app. The process is very simple and it takes a few minutes.

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A provider will evaluate your case and get back to you in one or two days’ time. You can collect your prescription at your local pharmacy the same day.

The price of a virtual consultation is $59 and you need to pay cash for it, however the price of your medication may be covered by insurance depending on your health plan.

How long should I use tretinoin for?

Dr. Mohta says that tretinoin can be used long term, even your entire life, as tretinoin is commonly used for the treatment of acne, fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation.

Dr. Mohta, also says that it may be necessary to use tretinoin for a few weeks before you can notice changes in your skin. This is because the skin needs to adjust to the medication for the full benefits to become apparent.

What is the sandwich method of tretinoin?

The sandwich method involves washing your face with a mild cleanser, patting it dry with a towel and waiting 30 minutes. After this time you can then apply a layer of moisturizer, wait 10 more minutes, apply a thin layer of tretinoin and wait 10 more minutes to then apply a final layer of moisturizer or a hyaluronic acid serum.

Why wait 30 min after washing your face to apply tretinoin?

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You need to wait 20 to 30 minutes before applying tretinoin to ensure your skin is completely dry. If you apply it ahead of time, you risk irritating your skin. Using a micronized version of tretinoin or Altreno can minimize the risk of irritation.

How often should I use tretinoin in the beginning?

These are some recommendations Dr. Mohta usually gives her patients:

• First 2 weeks: Apply low concentration (0.01% or 0.025%) two nights per week
• Following 2/4 weeks: Apply tretinoin 3 times per week or every other night
• After 6/8 weeks of use: If your skin tolerates the product well, apply the product every night
• After 12 weeks: After 12 weeks of using the product on a daily basis. You may be able to increase the strength of the product (0.04%, 0.05% and 0.1%). People with sensitive skin can benefit from using micronized formulations.

How long does it take for tretinoin to work?

Most patients using tretinoin for the first time will begin to notice a positive effect after approximately 10 weeks, if they are using it every 2-3 days. Learn a week by week process of how long does tretinoin take to work.

Should I use tretinoin every night?

You should aim to use tretinoin every night, however, you must start slowly as your skin needs to get used to it. The first 2 weeks apply it 2 to 3 nights per week, after that try applying it every other day, and then if your skin can handle it, apply it every night. However, skip a night or two if your skin is irritated, because it will make it worse.

trenowhich is much more gentle on the skin as its formulation includes: micronized tretinoin, collagen, hyaluronic acid and glycerin. In clinical trials this tretinoin version caused skin irritation to only 1% of patients using it6.

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