Struggling with unexpected skin issues on reta

This might be allodynia or dysesthesia as a reaction to the reta. It hit me once I added an extra dose midweek because I thought the first one wasn't doing anything. For the acne maybe KPV or GHKcu could ease it. Beyond that, some of these effects just come with trying these compounds. Wish I had more to suggest.

Sorry to hear how rough this is for you. I don't know much about the tooth infection or acne, but skin sensitivity does show up as a side effect for many, and it hits some people harder than others. Still, reta isn't the only option out there. I dealt with bad effects myself and stopped after six months since it wasn't worth it anymore. Other GLP-1 choices like tirz are available to try instead.

Several people have shared similar experiences on a subreddit for women using reta that tends to have less nonsense than other spots. It looks like reta can shift sex hormones such as testosterone or estrogens, so getting those levels checked could be useful. A basic vitamin A shortage might also be behind it and is straightforward to correct. Another possibility is that it brings out a food intolerance that wasn't obvious before.

Keep up with supplements and electrolytes, and keep something sweet nearby in case blood sugar drops and energy tanks. Most of all, just give it time. I got used to the effects after about two months and now have no issues at 6 mg. I also added 1.5 mg of tirz each week to help with hunger.