5 months ago i did something stupid. I picked a cystic pimple and then applying BP for 10 seconds (then washed it of). My dermatologist was very optimistic about the scar that it will even out eventually and the color will come back. Its still a bit atrophic and red after 5 months. Today I visited him and was concerned about the fact that on the scar are tiny little bumbs (very small pimples that are hard) and suggested to use Retin A every night on it. Is it safe? Or will cause more scarring??
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Answer: Elevase Moisture Booster for retinoid redness
Thank you for your question. The nature of retinoids is to gently exfoliate the skin to remove comedones (whiteheads and blackheads). In doing so, the medication can cause some dryness and peeling. The skin wants to maintain balance, so when the skin gets dry, it produces more oils to compensate...
My first recommendation is to make an appointment with your dermatologist for a skin evaluation. There are different courses of treatment, varying from peels, lasers, to skin care regimes, that would help rejuvenate the skin. Talking with your dermatologist would help to determine...
Dryness and peeling are among the most common side effects of Retin A, particularly when patient's first start using the product. Most patients find that the dryness improves as their skin gets used to Retin A, but this process can take up to 6-8 weeks. In the interim, there are some...