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Retin-A and Sun Exposure
asked 1 year ago by Houston1779 in Houston
Latest answer by Chad L. Prather, MD
Question viewed 365 times
Tags: sun exposure, sunscreen
If you are using retin-a on your face, can you get sun exposure on your body (with sunscreen) while using sunscreen on your face and covering it up with a towel?
2 answers to Retin-A and Sun Exposure
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Retin-A and Sun Exposure are Opposites
Sun exposure causes wrinkles, dark spots, aging, and skin cancer. Retin-A helps reverse and helps prevent these same skin issues, so one should think of them as opposing forces. While you "can" get sun exposure on the body while using Retin-A on the face, it will cause all of the above issues. In other words, any sun exposure is best avoided without protection. Activities in the sun are best enjoyed while wearing a sunscreen of at least SPF 30. That said, however, sun exposure...
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Chad L. Prather, MD
Baton Rouge Dermatologist
Baton Rouge Dermatologist
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Retin-A and sun exposure is NOT good!
If you use a sunscreen and cover your face with a towel, then you will protect your Retin-A treated facial skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. Irregular hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, skin growths, and skin cancers will be avoided! (What part of your body did you say you WANTED these things?)
I know; I like the "bronze beauty" look too, but you should get it from one of the brands of "misty" tan or "tan in a can" tanning lotions and...
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