Hello, While Retin-A may help wrinkles around the mouth don't inadvertently lick your lips with it on. I am pretty sure you aren't supposed to ingest it.
Retin A for wrinkles around the mouth?
I am a 40 year old east Indian female. I was on birth control pills for about 10 years. I stopped taking them last year, and I lost quite a lot of my hair and lost weight. I have used Retin A regularly for 15 years. I now have smile creases. Will Retin A correct this in time or should I have injection fillers? Is it a good thing to use topical creams for wrinkles regularly?
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16 Apr 2009
My derm told me I could use the Retin A micro on the nasolabial folds (the creases that you mentioned.) I can tell you that I am using it there, and after 3 months, I am seeing a decrease in them. I would find out from a doctor, though, why you lost hair and weight. Make sure there isn't another medical problem that is the cause. Best wishes.