PIE and Acne

[daranaughton]

Im on Epiduo atm and it done a good job of clearing my acne but im left with a decent amount of post inflammatory erythema and im curious as to whether i should move onto tretinoin or not. My current routine is AM: Cold water rinse, hyaluronic acid, moisturise, spf and PM: cleanse, epiduo, barrier serum, moisturise. any advice would be unbelievably helpful

 

[eternal_ltn123]

use a derma stamp or derma roller and use tretinoin. rep me pls

 

[khrome]

use a derma stamp or derma roller and use tretinoin. rep me pls

use tretinoin b4 dermastamp********** NOT roller to ensure its legit first - on wrist, small amount

PIE is best fixed with dermastamp + hyaluronic acid though

 

[Axix]

Im on Epiduo atm and it done a good job of clearing my acne but im left with a decent amount of post inflammatory erythema and im curious as to whether i should move onto tretinoin or not. My current routine is AM: Cold water rinse, hyaluronic acid, moisturise, spf and PM: cleanse, epiduo, barrier serum, moisturise. any advice would be unbelievably helpful

 

[daranaughton]

I'd recommend starting with just Retinol for around 1-2 months. Then get into Tretinoin, because if you don't you'll face consequences from your skin not being used to it. When you do get onto tret, use the sandwich method to avoid purging.

Also don't use a derma roller, its so shit. Get a derma pen or stamp.

ive been on epiduo for like 3 months

 

[Axix]

ive been on epiduo for like 3 months

Then go ahead.

 

[daranaughton]

how often should i start w tret after being on epiduo for 3 months and am i likely to purge

 

[Axix]

how often should i start w tret after being on epiduo for 3 months and am i likely to purge

2-3 times, or you can 1-2 to play safe. But for purging just use moisturizer before and after tret to mitigate the purging