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Is Retin-A Micro Gel As Good As the Normal Gel for Collagen?

asked 2 years ago by 6740star in LA
Latest answer by Samir Shureih, MD
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Tags: collagen

Is Retin-A Micro Gel as good as the normal gel for stimulating collagen and is there any major difference between the strengths in terms of results shown? Thank you.

2 answers to Is Retin-A Micro Gel As Good As the Normal Gel for Collagen?

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Retin A Micro

Retin A Micro is gentler on very sensitive skin but has the same effect on collagen formation. It may take longer time of use to get the same effect.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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All forms of Retin-A are effective

Patients will often ask what the best form of Retin-A is... cream, gel, solution, etc. In reality, any form of tretinoin (the generic name) is effective. Which brand, strength, and vehicle (cream, gel, etc.) you use is purely patient preference. There is no solid data that a certain brand or strength works better than another, but it does make sense that a higher strength would be more effective. However, it will also be more irritating to the skin, and may cause a bit more dryness. Cream an more
Chad L. Prather, MD

Baton Rouge Dermatologist

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