I feel like my skin is too delicate and sensitive and needs strength, maybe collagen. I've been told maybe Obagi .05 Retin-A & Obagi Blender FX with some Vitamin C and Peptides. Also I've been told microneedling could help. But then a natural skin care therapist told me Retin-A will thin & damage my skin. What should I do? I really need a protocol to build up the strength of my skin and help with fine lines I'm & thinness I'm seeing, esp around eyes but I'd like more robust skin in general.
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Thank you for your question. In my experience, continuing the topical medications with a gentle facial cleanser and moisturizer has been effective in controlling and preventing severe breakouts. For any further questions, I recommend you consult with your prescribing physician. Take care and ...
Hi and thank you for sharing your experience with starting tretinoin. The main side effects of tretinoin are dryness/ scaling and redness, particularly in the areas of the face where the skin is the thinnest (around the eyes) and in the creases (corners of the mouth and nose). You are on a...
Thank you for your question and photograph. It's difficult to evaluate your skin through a photograph, but from what I can see, it looks like you have comedonal acne (whiteheads and/or blackheads). In my experience, effective treatments for comedones are those aimed at exfoliating the skin,...