Skin · FAQ
How do I switch from retinol or another prescription to Custom anti-aging cream?
Short answer
Ask your prescribing physician for a switch plan before starting Custom anti-aging cream. Share the name, strength, and schedule of your current treatment, including retinol or prescription retinoids. Do not overlap products or choose a washout period yourself. Your physician and pharmacy label should guide when and how to start.
A licensed physician in your state decides whether switching to Custom anti-aging cream is appropriate. Share your current product names, ingredient lists, strengths, and how often you use them. Include prescription creams, retinol, acne medicines, brightening products, and recent skin procedures. Explain why you want to switch and whether your current routine causes irritation.
There is no single switch schedule that fits every product or person. Your physician may advise stopping certain products, allowing irritated skin to settle, or starting with a different frequency. Follow their instructions and the new pharmacy label. Do not layer the new cream with your old retinoid or assume that matching ingredient percentages means matching effects.
This cream combines tretinoin 0.025%, niacinamide 4%, and azelaic acid 10%. Tolerating one ingredient alone does not guarantee that you will tolerate the full combination. Results vary. Compounded medications are prepared by a licensed pharmacy for one patient and are not FDA-approved. Contact your physician if the switch causes persistent burning, redness, or peeling.
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Written by the Verra clinical team · Medical review pending
General information, not medical advice. If you're in crisis, call or text 988.
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