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Can Retin-A Make the Skin Prone to Scarring?

asked 1 year ago by three in uk
Latest answer by Margaret Mann, MD
Question viewed 648 times
Tags: scar

There are some people on chat forums who are sure that retin-A caused their skin to scar, or made their skin prone to scarring. Is there any evidence that might support this?

3 answers to Can Retin-A Make the Skin Prone to Scarring?

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Retin A Does Builds Collagen, Does Not Cause Scarring

Retin A does not cause scarring or make a person's skin more prone to scarring.  In fact, studies have shown that regular use of Retin A helps build collagen in the derm (deeper layer of the skin) over time. That is why it is such a great maintenance treatment for wrinkles and fine lines.  They are safe, FDA approved and have been studied for over 40 year. I wonder if people from the chat forums are referring to trouble tolerating to Retin-A.  Frequent application... more
Margaret Mann, MD

Cleveland Dermatologic Surgeon
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Retin A does not cause scarring

Retin A increases and makes skin turn over more uniform in addition to causing thickening of its inner layer - the dermis. It does NOT cause skin scarring not does it predispose to scarring. Dr. Peter Aldea
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Retin A

Retin a does not cause scaring nor makes skin prone to scarring. Retin A is probably the only real ANTI AGING cream on the market. All other CReams are false.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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