On whether glycolic acid can be used during the use of retinoic acid
Now some people ask: When taking isotretinoin, can glycolic acid be used? This is an important matter related to skin care and medication.

Isotretinoin, commonly used in the treatment of severe acne, has powerful medicinal power, can change skin keratinization, control sebum secretion, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. However, it also has many adverse reactions, which can cause dry skin mucosa, such as dry lips, dry mouth, skin desquamation, etc.

Glycolic acid, a fruit acid, is often seen in skin care products, can exfoliate, promote skin metabolism, and change skin tone.

When the two meet, problems multiply. The exfoliation of glycolic acid may cause damage to the skin barrier. Isotretinoin has already dried the mucous membranes of the skin. If glycolic acid is used at this time, the burden on the skin will increase sharply. After the skin barrier is damaged, external stimuli are more likely to invade, or cause skin allergies and inflammation.

Therefore, during the period of taking isotretinoin, unless specially instructed by a doctor, glycolic acid products must not be used without authorization. Safety should be the top priority for skin care. If you want to use new skin care products, it is advisable to consult a doctor first, so as to ensure skin health and prevent improper actions from increasing skin injuries.