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Will Retin-A Thin the Skin and Cause Broken Blood Vessels?
asked 1 year ago by schmie2 in weston, fl
Latest answer by Michael Howard Swann, MD
Question viewed 3,037 times
Tags: broken capillaries, side effects, thin skin
A dermatology P.A. told me that if I continue to use retin-a in a few years I will have broken blood vessels and really thin skin. Is there any truth to this. I have been using retin-a for 5 years and I also use glycolic acid 15% daily with a sunblock. My regular dermatologist recommends the product. I am worried now that I am doing more harm than good to my skin. I am 26 years old.
2 answers to Will Retin-A Thin the Skin and Cause Broken Blood Vessels?
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Retin-A does not thin the skin
Your P.A. isn't giving you sound advice. Retin-A will not cause atrophy or thinning of the skin. In fact, it actually acts to make the skin layers more robust, which is one of the reasons we like Retin-A micro for our cosmetic patients.
You should be using sunscreen to prevent sun damage, which is one reason for blood vessels to show. At 26, Retin-A micro is a good bet for your skin.
Michael Howard Swann, MD
Springfield Dermatologic Surgeon
Springfield Dermatologic Surgeon
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Retin A
She does not know what she is talking about.
Retin A stimulates collagen and elastin remodeling and formation. The skin dermis will be thicker nicer and better.
Continue what you are doing
Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon