Retin-A Q&A
77%
WORTH IT RATING
"Worth It Rating" shows the % of consumer reviewers
that stated the procedure was "Worth It" or not.
See more RealSelf Worth It Ratings
or Add Your Review
View Before and Afters
Average Retin-A Cost: $124
Learn about Retin-A
315 people and 124 doctors are talking about Retin-A
Get Free Email Updates
Can Retin-a Remove Blackheads and White Heads Without Extraction?
asked 1 year ago by nomshlala23 in Philippines
Latest answer by Michael Eidelman, MD
Question viewed 629 times
Tags: blackheads, extraction, whiteheads
Im currently using retin-a, now i can see that more blackheads and whiteheads are appearing. Can retin-a remove it? Or do i need to go to facial centers for extraction? thanks! :D
3 answers to Can Retin-a Remove Blackheads and White Heads Without Extraction?
+1
Retin-A is great for surface clogs!
Retin-A assists your skin to exfoliate more easily and is great for surface black and white heads. For the deepest of clogging, an extraction might be required to do the job. Other products that work similarly are Differin, Tazorac, and the generic version of Retin-A: tretinion.
Michael Eidelman, MD
Manhattan Dermatologist
Manhattan Dermatologist
+1
Retin-A for Blackheads
Retin-A is a very effective treatment for treating and preventing blackheads and whiteheads. Results will usually be seen in a week, and improvement will continue over 4 months. I do recommend extractions for some patients who have many lesions, or who want immediate improvment.
Timothy G. Rodgers, MD
Dallas Dermatologist
Dallas Dermatologist
+1
Blackheads and whiteheads
Comedones, open and closed (blackheads and whiteheads) are best treated topically by either retin-A or differin gel. Both are effective at minimizing these though neither will completely eradicate them.
