Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I've been on benzoyle peroxide everyday i'm now going on a retin a (tretinoin) will i still get side effects?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Retin A (tretinoin) SIDE EFFECT: yes dryness irritation and sometimes flare ups. this symptoms are short lived though . Recommendation: use pea size dose and spread and the gel. if still a lot of irritation use every other night.
Answered 5/20/2015
3.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What are the side effects and dangers of retin a (tretinoin)?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can retin a (tretinoin) 0.25% be what's causing my face to break out more? I've been using it every other day for a week now
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I'll be starting retin a (tretinoin) 0.05% .. Can I still wax my face? I will need to
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can topical retin a (tretinoin) 0.0.4 cause headaches ? I have been on it for a month. Have had a very mild headache for 1 week ? I never really get headaches
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I put Retin A (tretinoin) all over my face and now my skin its very itchyy and a sensation that make me want to scratch my face ! What should I do? it will heal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Retin A (tretinoin) or benzoyle peroxide what's better?
Can i use retin A (tretinoin) at night and Benzoyl peroxide at day?
What's the difference between Retin-A & Benzoyl Peroxide? And should I use both to get rid of acne? Thank you :)
Dermatologist prescribed 100mg doxicycline with ALT days of Retin-A and Benzoyl peroxide 5 weeks ago. Allergic reaction caused breakout on chin. Help!
Been using Retin A (tretinoin) for 1month now, 3xweek only. Using as directed but it's still burning some patches on my face. Will it stop? Thank you.
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
