Rosecea and retin-a?

Question

My doctor prescribed retin-a to help with my rosecea. I really didnt think that i could get any more red!!!!!!!!!!! my skin is so gross. my skin is peeling and red now. i thought having rosecea meant that the skin was sensitive. retin-a hardly seems mild. She told me to put aloe on it for the peeling. i know, i know, wear sunscreen. i always do!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

Retin-a is not a prescription for rosecea. You should see a dermatologist.
Some treatments I have known to calm rosecea are cetaphil soap (regular, not acne) and any sunscreen or moisturizer that has titanium dioxide in it. Clinique is a good source for that because they are non-comedogenic, as well, but there are others.