
Possible dermatitis or rash from tret
I’ve been using tretinoin 0.025% and about 2 weeks ago I started getting a really dry, irritated patch around my mouth.
At first it was mostly just extremely dry/red, but now I’m noticing a few small bumps and it’s a little itchy.
I’ve been using tret pretty consistently, so I’m wondering if I irritated my skin barrier or if this could be perioral dermatitis. I attached a picture.
I’m planning to stop tret around my mouth for now, but I’m wondering:
Does this look more like tret irritation or dermatitis?
Can this go away on its own if I stop tret and simplify my routine?
How long did it take yours to clear?
I’m moving out of state for college next week, so I’m trying to figure out if I should see my derm before I leave or if I can manage it at home. Any advice/experiences would be appreciated! My skincare is renewing SA cleanser by CeraVe then tret at night an intensive moisturizing cream and aquaphor all over it and my lips. And the morning I use the same but BHA liquid blackhead liquid by corsx instead of tret.