Went to my derm today for my acne..currently taking soladyn and retin a at night. But she uped my strength to .1% and prescribed Acezone topical gel along with continuing the soladyn. But she suggested the Retin A during the day and the Aczone gel at night..my question is can i reverse this as ive been using the retin at night anyways before the Aczone gel. Do you think this may be more benefical? And is the use of a daily moisturizer ok to use over the aczone? suggestions much appreciated!
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Treatment with Retin-A (tretinoin) should be individualized with factors such as age, skin type, degree of photodamage, and presence of other skin conditions taken into consideration. Therapy should start with a lower concentration to minimize irritation and redness. Tretinoin cream is available...
IT is well accepted that Retin-A can make skin dry and irritated. The results are temporary. If anything, Retin A will improve very fine wrinkles. If you are unhappy with the redness or dryness, cease its use. If your skin is dry or scaly, I would suggest Cetaphil cream...
No, Retin-A will not volumize your lips. You should consider injections of Juvederm Ultra Plus or Perlane first before getting into a more permanent solution like a lip implant. Hyaluronic acids like Juvederm and Perlane can last 6 to 12 months in the lips...