Advice on using tretinoin with PD?
I went to a derm to improve my skin and tackle acne issues I’ve been dealing with for the longest time. Little did I know that the acne I was experiencing was PD ☠️ I did a slow ramp up to using tretinoin, but once I started using it daily and using it around my problem areas (around my mouth and chin area) that’s when I had THE WORST PD flare up I’ve ever experienced. I was foolish to think that it was just purging (this was before I knew PD was a thing!) so I continued to use tretinoin in those areas.
I haven’t gone back to my derm yet to get it officially diagnosed but I’m 100% it’s PD and tret is the culprit.
I’m still treating and recovering from it, god bless this sub for all the advice. I’ve completely updated my routine ever since the flare up.
My question is, once I heal, what’s a recommended method to get back to using tretinoin? I’d obviously avoid the areas where I get PD but I’d still like to be able to use it to get the skin benefits on the rest of my face.
I’m aware that tret does travel so I’m super afraid that with even avoiding the area around my mouth and chin, that it would still trigger it.
Current routine: AM ProActiv Sulfur Cleanser Tower 28 Hypochlorous Acid Spray Torriden Balanceful Cica Serum Inkey List Azelaic Acid
(I don’t go outside so no SPF for now until I find one that agrees with my skin)
PM Splash face with water Tower 28 Hypochlorous Acid Spray De La Cruz 10% Sulfur Mask - 30 mins Inkey list Azelaic Acid Pimple patches where I have pustules