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I started tret 0.025% about four months ago for overall texture and occasional breakouts. My forehead has completely cleared up which is great. But my cheeks which were mostly fine before are now constantly getting small bumps and congestion that wasn't there pre tret. My routine is Cetaphil gentle cleanser and Vanicream moisturizer in the morning with Elta MD SPF and at night same cleanser, tret every other night and same moisturizer on top. I buffer on nights when my skin feels dry.
Is it normal for one area to improve and another to get worse on tret or is something in my routine potentially causing congestion on my cheeks. Not sure if I should push through or if something needs to change
u/HeavilyKlutzy — 14 days ago