Talk to Dermatologist on Comodogen Acne

I started *Skin A (tretinoin) 2x/week + Skinoren (azelaic 20%) 4x/week* on *24 May 2026* by myself after one rushed derm visit with no clear plan. Please check if this is safe:

*Skin type:* Oily, acne-prone, desi skin. Main issues: closed comedones + painful deep bumps on chin/jawline. I mark/scar very easily.

*Current routine:* 1. Skin A - 2 nights/week 2. Skinoren - 4 nights/week 3. Moisturizer + SPF 50 daily, even indoors Karachi

*Status - Week 3:* - No burning/peeling/irritation. Skin tolerates both well. - But purging: new painful red bumps on chin/jawline. Left side cleared before, now right + chin worse. - My main worry: dark marks after purge because I scar easily.

*Goal + Questions:* I need major clearing by *31 July 2026* - that’s only 3 weeks away. 1. Is my current 2x + 4x routine safe without supervision? 2. To meet 31 July goal, should I increase Skin A to 3x/week? Or will that cause more marks? 3. Is Skinoren 4x/week enough to fade marks, or do I need extra?

I can share current pics. Please guide if I should continue, stop, or change frequency. JazakAllah.