Should I Start with the Lowest Dose of Retin A if I Have Never Used It Before?

asked 1 year ago by curios in Copperas Cove, TX
Latest answer by Hannah Vargas, MD
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Tags: amount, dosage

Which percentage is the lowest dose of Retin A? 0.25, 0.05,or .1?

6 answers to Should I Start with the Lowest Dose of Retin A if I Have Never Used It Before?

Retin-A

Yes when first starting Retin-A it would be beneficial for you to start at a lower dose and work your way up, this will help minimize the negative side affects such as redness, dryness, or irritation, You may also think about starting at Retinal - which is a milder version of Retin-A. Keep in mind what other medical grade skin care products you are using, you don't want to over due it and end up stopping your products do to irritation,. I would recommend starting every... more

Hannah Vargas, MD
Kansas City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Best Starting Dose of Retin-A (Tretinoin)

Treatment with Retin-A (tretinoin) should be individualized with factors such as age, skin type, degree of photodamage, and presence of other skin conditions taken into consideration. Therapy should start with a lower concentration to minimize irritation and redness. Tretinoin cream is available in three different strengths: 0.025%, 0.05%, and 0.1%. For treatment of wrinkles and sun-damaged skin, I recommend beginning with the mildest strength, tretinoin cream 0.025%. It should be applied in... more

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon

Lowest dose of Retin-A

Starting with the lowest dose of Retin-A and working your way up to a higher dose is definitely a good idea. Doing this may minimize the redness, dryness, and irritation that is a common side effect of Retin-A, especially when beginning a routine. Start at 0.05% and use it every other night if irritation develops. Everyone's skin adjusts differently to Retin-A so adjust how often and what percentage that you use slowly until irritation is minimal-and get a good moisturizer and sunscreen... more

Kristin Egan, MD
Manhattan Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon

Try the lowest dose when starting Retin-A

Retin-A is a very good option for facial skin rejuvenation. However, it has a couple of downsides. The first, it does not work right away so plan to make it a part of your daily skin care regimen, and be patient. The second issue is that it can cause dryness. People with different skin types have different reactions when it comes to dryness. Also, people living in different climates can experience dryness differently. For instance, my patients in humid... more

Jonathan Sonne, MD
Naples Facial Plastic Surgeon

How should one start Retin A?

Retin A is used for acne and for photodamage. Acne skin tends to be more oily, although not always, and photodamaged skin tends to be more dry. For oily skin, you can start with a mid-dose of Retin A of 0.05% and increase from there. For dry, photodamaged skin you want to start at the lowest dose. The lowest dose of tretinoin is actually in Renova at 0.02%. Renova is a relative of Retin A that has a moisturizer in it. Start the applications twice a week at... more

Emily Altman, MD
Short Hills Dermatologic Surgeon

Retin A

Retin A is an excellent choice for treatment of photoaging. It really works and should be prescribed under the supervision of your dermatologist. I would recommend starting at .05% and using it every other night until tolerated nightly.

Steven Hacker, MD
West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

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