Retinol burns

[sadie cynthia]

Hi there
I am an fairly new user of tretinoion. I have started off with 0.5 percent.The problem is I have got some hyperpigmentation caused by the retinol burn.. which is lingering on for 3-4 months now. They have become black patches.. any thoughts on what to do?

 

[shellygrrl]

Have you seen a dermatologist about this?

 

[sadie cynthia]

Have you seen a dermatologist about this?

No, because I have used double the percentage of retinol doctor has prescribed me to. There is a pretty good chance i might be berated

 

[shellygrrl]

You need to tell them. They will know the best way to help you.

And once your skin is fixed, do not go above the percentage of tretinoin you're prescribed.