I haven’t used the retinol cream. I am currently trying the salicylic patches. They help get rid of the bumpy skin on top. But they don’t really get rid of the bump.

" Triamcinolone"cream helps alot... for sores and itch, ITCH X helps to take the edge off. It's over the counter. I order it from Amazon/ 3 tubes for $16 with free shipping. Give them a try. Good luck and let me know if it helps you.

Hi I believe it’s a Retinol cream.

Yes, I have been using that cream for approximately 2 years. It is a steroid cream (same medication they use to inject steroids into lesions). Use as directed by your prescriber and you should see some results. I do better with it when I use it on itchy/painful lesions 2x daily for 2 weeks and then 2 weeks off (it is not for your face). It helps calm down your immune reaction and feels soothing. The whole goal is to stop the itch/scratch immune system reaction and calm things down. I hope this helps.

I had to Google that, as it's one I had not heard of. Good luck if it works! Sometimes the 'off label things work the best. Like I've used Fels-Naptha bar soap on itchy/red bumps when in a flare. Worked good too! Was told about that for poison ivy for a friend.