Kirkland Retin-A doctors
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Philip Young, MD
Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
1810 116th Ave. NE Suite 102, Bellevue |
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Lisa L. Sowder, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
Suite 1650 901 Boren Avenue, Seattle |
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Thomas A Lamperti, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
1101 Madison Street Suite 700, Seattle |
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Sam Naficy, MD
Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon
1110 112th Ave NE Suite 150, Bellevue |
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Mary Lee Peters, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon
901 Boren Avenue Suite 1650, Seattle |
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Recent Answers
Will Retin-A really improve the appearance of acne scars and discoloration?
Retin A is really an adjunct to other treatments like subcision, excision, co2 laser resurfacing, fat injections, etc. But it can improve the scars to a very small degree. We have a multi step approach to acne scarring.
My dermatologist prescribed aczone 2xday and retin-A at night. I currently use mary kay deep cleanser, toner, and oil control lotion in the am and pm. Should I change cleansers to something more sensitive? I am starting to have peeling. I have oily skin.
When using prescription products, especially ones for acne, you want all of your other products to be more on the sensitive side. I would suggest a Sensitive Skin Cleanser or Cetaphil for a cleanser and the Environmental SPF 30 which is a full spectrum block during the day, and a good moisturizer at night. Keep it simple. Best of luck!
Doctors keep saying that Retin A (or Renova, or Atralin, or any other type or retinoid) should be applied at night because a) it makes the skin photosensitive and b) light deteriorates the active ingredient. Then, does that mean that we should apply Retin A in a dark room, with the lights turned off and immediately go to bed after applying it, in complete darkness? Please clarify because all people apply their facial creams in well lit bathrooms or dressing tables.
Photo sensitivity can happen if you are out in the sun, or going tanning. Make sure to wear SPF 30 on a daily basis to avoid any complications. As far as application method, go ahead and apply it like how you would any other moisturizer at night. Apply one application of Retin-A / Retinol complex / Adapalene (These are all retinoic acid derivatives) wait 2-4 days and until all of the redness goes away before you apply the next application. (Doing a test patch in a small area may be the best way to start. You should wait for 2-5 days for the test patch to reveal a reaction.) Keep doing this until you can tolerate the Retinoic Acid on a nightly basis.
