Skin · FAQ
What side effects can Custom anti-aging cream cause?
Short answer
Custom anti-aging cream can cause dryness, redness, peeling, stinging, or burning. Tretinoin can also make skin more sensitive to sunlight. Contact your prescribing physician for persistent or bothersome irritation. Stop using it and seek urgent care for severe swelling, blistering, or signs of an allergic reaction, especially trouble breathing.
Possible side effects include dry skin, peeling, redness, itching, stinging, and burning. These can occur when starting tretinoin or after changing your skin care routine. Azelaic acid may also cause stinging or irritation. Do not assume that stronger irritation means the cream is working better.
Use the amount and schedule on your label. Gentle cleansing, moisturizer, and daily sun protection are important parts of care. Avoid scrubbing, picking at peeling skin, and applying extra cream. Contact your prescribing physician if irritation is painful, lasts, or makes it hard to follow your instructions. They can decide whether you should pause treatment or change the schedule.
Stop applying the cream and get prompt medical advice for severe burning, blistering, or marked swelling. Call 911 for trouble breathing or swelling of the mouth or throat. Before treatment, tell your physician about skin allergies, eczema, rosacea, and reactions to similar products. Tell them if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding; topical tretinoin is generally avoided during pregnancy.
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