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Can You Use Retin-A in Combination with a Daytime AHA/glycolic Acid Moisturiser?

asked 1 year ago by Liesl in SOUTH AFRICA
Latest answer by Joshua Zeichner, MD
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Tags: combination, recommendation, risk

Is this overkill? I have prescribed this regime by a dermatologist, but am concerned about reaching Hayflick's limit. Should I be concerned? I have been using Retin A every night for about a year.

3 answers to Can You Use Retin-A in Combination with a Daytime AHA/glycolic Acid Moisturiser?

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Retin-A in combination with other products

Retin-A is frequently combined with other products to get the best outcome.  However, many products can cause the skin to be come dry and irritated so I caution patients about this.  Alpha and beta hydroxy acids such as salicylic acid or glycolic acid can cause irritation.  Be sure to moisturize and if you are irritated, hold off a day or two before restarting!
Joshua Zeichner, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Retin-A with AHA

Absolutely!  The regular use of Retin-A at night and AHA/glycolic during the day is perfect for skin rejuvenation.   I would also recommend topical vitamin C and sunscreen to your regimen.
Randy J. Buckspan, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon
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Retin A

The combination of Retin A and Glycolic Acid is normal. Both will not change the hayflick limit. Their effect is superficial and both their action is improve the collagen and elastin layers of the dermis.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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