On the concomitant use of adapalene and glycolic acid
The concomitant use of drugs is related to the effect and disease, and doctors must think carefully. Today, the concomitant use of adapalene and glycolic acid should be investigated in detail.
Adapalene is a retinoic acid, which can improve the keratosis of the hair follicle mouth, anti-inflammatory, and is often used in the treatment of acne. Glycolic acid is one of the fruit acids, which can loosen the connection between keratinocytes and promote epidermal renewal. It is also often used for skin renewal.
The combination of the two has advantages and disadvantages. The advantages are that glycolic acid promotes exfoliation, which can increase the transdermal absorption of adapalene, making it easier to reach the target of action, and enhancing the curative effect on acne and rough skin. However, there are also disadvantages. Both are irritating to the skin, and may be superimposed by the irritation, causing skin redness, desquamation, tingling, and even causing contact dermatitis, which damages the skin barrier.
Therefore, if you want to use adapalene and glycolic acid together, the patient's skin tolerance should be tested. If the skin tolerates strongly, you can try it at a low concentration first. For example, choose a product with a concentration of 2% - 5% glycolic acid, and apply adapalene thinly in a small area at night. After use, closely observe the skin reaction. If there is only slight discomfort, you can gradually increase the frequency and range of use If the skin is sensitive, it is recommended to nourish the skin first, strengthen the skin barrier, or under the guidance of a professional doctor, take a single medication first, and wait for the skin to adapt, and then try to use it together.
In short, the use of adapalene and glycolic acid in combination needs to weigh the pros and cons, and proceed cautiously according to the individual skin condition in order to achieve the best curative effect and avoid the harm of excessive stimulation.
