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Can Thin Skin (Not Reversed Normally) Caused by Topical Steroids Be Helped with Retin-a?
asked 6 months ago by Someonesaveme in Birmingham, (UK)
Latest answer by Samir Shureih, MD
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Tags: candidate, thin skin, topical
Hi, I have been using topical steroids (betnovate), for 16 years now...and my skin has become thinner, although that is supposed to reverse it has not, I have now stopped using steroids due to an improvement in my skin. I am 16 years old, and have wrinkles under my eyes and nose to move lines and pronounced horizontal lines around my neck, I was wondering if retin-a could possibly be any help? I will also consider fractional laser resurfacing when i am older...Thankyou
1 answer to Can Thin Skin (Not Reversed Normally) Caused by Topical Steroids Be Helped with Retin-a?
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Thin skin
Thining of the skin from topical steroid is common, may improve with time.
Retin A if used under direct supervision of a physician can be used to improve the quality of the skin. may combine with light peels or fractional CO2 laser.
Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon