What is a milder alternative to Retin A?

I have fair skin with rosacea (pretty much under control with Metrogel). I am looking for something to reverse sun damage and make my skin look younger. Cannot tolerate Retin-A. Is there anything else?

1 answer to “What is a milder alternative to Retin A?”

A: Try Retinol

Jonathan Sonne, MD

Retin-A is a great way to rejuvenate the skin but can be too strong for some people.  I generally recommend that patients use the mildest concentration of Retin-A as it is easiest to tolerate. Some find that diluting Retin-A with a moisturizer can help. Also, Retinol is available over the counter and is... more

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