Retinoids + Azelaic Acidnfrom a derm PAnRetinoids + azelaic acid = ✅nBoth have multiple benefitsnAzelaic acid = up to 20%nAll types of retinoidsnretinol < retinal < adapalene < rx onlynWhat do they both do?nfade hyperpigmentationntreat acne and smooth texturenHow are they different?nazelaic acid = calms inflammationnretinoids = anti-aging gold standardnHow to use them?nstart with a retinoid firstn3-4 nights x2 weeks then build upnadd in azelaic acid 1-2x a daynretinoid > dry down > azelaic acidnWhen to see results?nFollow for evidence basednskincare tips from a derm PA!
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