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Collagen Stimulating Treatment That Allows for Sun Exposure?

asked 2 years ago by amber12345 in Brasil
Latest answer by Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD
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I would like a treatment that stimulates collagen but allows me to go under the sun, so Fraxel and Retin-A is not an option. What do you recommend?

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First Retin A is probably not the danger in the sun as you might have heard. I think the problem with Retin A and the sun is fairly minimal. I would recommend using Retin A at night and applying a sunscreen in the morning, both of which you should be doing anyway. Most dermatologists advise applying Retin A at night because the sun can break this retinoid down, not out of fears of a major sunburn. Two other modalities that might help stimulate collagen are the IPL fotofacial and the... more
Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Virginia Beach Dermatologist

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