Retin-A

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Tanning After Retin-A 15 answers

How long after I stop using Retin-A can I tan in the sun or tanning bed?
tanning after

Retin-A and Botox Safe After Rhinoplasty? 13 answers

I had Rhinoplasty at the end of August this year and would like to start using Retin-A cream on my face, and also have Botox for upper face and crows...
nose face risk crows feet before cream

Does Retin-A Really Work for Acne Scars? 9 answers

Will Retin-A really improve the appearance of acne scars and discoloration?
acne scars before

What is the Ideal Age to Start Using Retinol-containing Products? 8 answers

I am 27 and smoke moderately.
wrinkles skin care before

Moisturizer with Retin-A - Apply Which First? 7 answers

The Retin-A package insert instructs patients to allow 15-30 mins between washing face and applying the cream. Due to dryness/irritation caused by the...
before moisturizer combination

Can Retin A or Renova Be Used on the Chest and Neck? 6 answers

I am using Retin A micro gel .04% on my face for the last two weeks. I have much sun damage on my face and neck as well from years of outdoor...
chest neck before

What is a Milder Alternative to Retin A? 6 answers

I have fair skin with rosacea (pretty much under control with Metrogel). I am looking for something to reverse sun damage and make my skin look...
sun damage before sensitive

Can Retin-A or Hydroquinone Be Used on the Eyelids? 5 answers

Can you use Retin-A and/or Hydroquinone on the eyelids? What should you do if you experience severe dryness?
eyelids dry skin side effects hydroquinone before

Retin-A to Improve Loose, Crepey Eyelid Skin? 4 answers

Can you use Retin A on your eyelids? Will it improve the texture of loose crepey eyelid skin? I use it on my face and tolerate it very well -- no...
eyelids skin before loose texture crepey skin

Treatment for Wrinkles Caused by Retin-A 4 answers

I was told that laser treatments won't help with the wrinkles I got from Retin-A. I visited a dermatologist, and he gave me an anti-inflammatory cream...
wrinkles side effects after age 18-24

Retin A for Wrinkles Around the Mouth? 4 answers

I am a 40 year old east Indian female. I was on birth control pills for about 10 years. I stopped taking them last year, and I lost quite a lot of my...
wrinkles

How Do I Get Retin A? 4 answers

Where/how do I get Retin A?
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Is It Safe to Use Retin A Under the Eyes? 4 answers

I am 38 and have small wrinkles and lines under my eyes. I have been using Retin A 0.05% on my face for 6 months with very good results but I have...
safety under eyes age 35-44 before

Will Starting Retinol at Age 29 Prevent Lines and Wrinkles? 4 answers

I don't smoke, and I'm happy with how my skin looks now. But if Retinol helps prevents the lines/wrinkles of the future, I'll use it now....
before age 25-34 skin skin tone lines wrinkles

Will Wrinkles from Retin-A Improve over Time? 4 answers

I've been using Retin-A 0.1% under the eyes & right up to the eyelashes (my dermatologist didn't advise otherwise) every 4th night for 3...
after under eyes wrinkles long-term

Obagi, Retin-A and Facial Plastic Surgery? 4 answers

I am scheduled for face, neck and eyelids surgery next Wednesday, February 10. Is it advisable to do the Obagi skin care program with Retin-A before...
eyelids skin care supplements face neck before

Retin-A (.1%) and Aczone Gel at Night? 4 answers

Went to my derm today for my acne..currently taking soladyn and retin a at night. But she uped my strength to .1% and prescribed Acezone topical gel...
before Aczone combination

Skin Peels or Laser Treatments While Using Retin-A 3 answers

I am age 39. I have been on Retin-A micro gel O.1% for about 6 months, applied every other night. I just started minocyc. antibiotic for breakouts on...
before age 35-44

Long Term Retin-A Use Recommended? 3 answers

Do plastic surgeons recommend the long term regular use of Retin-A for those who desire an anti-aging effect for facial skin?
plastic surgeon face skin before anti-aging

Retin-A for Crows Feet? 3 answers

Can Retin-A help minimize or get rid of crows feet?
crows feet before

Will Results from Retin-A for Wrinkles Be Noticeable? 3 answers

My doctor prescribed Retin-a, vitamin C cream and sunscreen. I'm 31 and my main issue is the crepey skin on my cheeks when I smile. The doctor says is...
wrinkles sunscreen sun damage smile cheeks skin before age 25-34 cream crepey skin

Continue Using Expired Retin-A? 3 answers

I have a (very expensive) tube of Retin-A that expired about two months ago. When I use it, I don't get any peeling or redness, but I haven't been...
redness peeling before

Redness and Burning Sensation After Retin-A 3 answers

I was started on Retin-A 0.1% cream for fine lines and have used it for four consecutive days. I am experiencing reddening and a burning, tightening...
after fine line

Topical Retinoids During Pregnancy 3 answers

I have been using a high potency retinoid cream called Green Cream for 3 years now. I am in my early weeks of pregnancy and am concerned that there is...
pregnancy safety before

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

Is this overkill? I have prescribed this regime by a dermatologist, but am concerned about reaching Hayflick's limit. Should I be concerned? I...
before

Is It Okay to Use 0.1 Percent Retin-A As Anti-aging Treatment? 3 answers

Hi, I just started using Retin-A 0.1% as an anti-aging treatment my skin feels fine--no burning, etc. On other sites they say, 0.025% Retin-A is for...
acne before anti-aging results

Dry Crepey Neck Skin: Can Retin A Help? Can Anything Help? 3 answers

I'm a little worried about using retin A on my neck 'cause I don't want spottines to occur there and I have to be so careful with sun...
before female neck crepey skin dry

Can I Use Retina A and Vitamin C at the Same Time? 3 answers

I first apply Retina A gel, then apply a skin brightening product-I recently realized it contains a form of Vitamin C-is that OK?
combination vitamin c

Side Effects of Retin A Reversible or Permanent? Please Help! 3 answers

I used Retin a 0.1% everyday for 2 weeks now and to say the least it has been a nightmare.I have developed severe acne, dark circles, red eyes,...
after age 25-34 age 55-64 eyes face flanks

Can Retin-A Reduce the Appearance of Stretch Marks on the Belly? 3 answers

Im 24 yrs old and have stretch marks on my belly after pregnancy and they are a white color now. Someone told me Retin-A might help reduce the...
before age 18-24 female belly stretch marks after pregnancy white

Can Retin-A Stop Working Once Skin Has Developed a Tolerance to It? 3 answers

I am 47, female, fair skin. I feel like I blew it back in 1984 when I was just 20 y.o. & first got a prescription of tretinoin for acne. MDs...
after age 45-54 female face

Can Retin-A (Tretinoin) 0.01 Gel Help w/ Wrinkles and Sunspots? 3 answers

Ive just recently got the retin a o.o1 tretinoin gel for my acne scars but was wondering would it be possible to use this on my face as i have a few...
before wrinkles sun spots tretinoin gel

Retin A Before and After Fraxel Repair? 3 answers

How exactly in terms of benefits does Retin-A help as PRE-treatment for Fraxel Repair and what does it do as POST treatment? What is the treatment...
before

Can Retin-A Give a Facelift Effect if Used Long Term? 2 answers

Does Retin-A have a Facelift effect if used long term? Does Retin-A improve skin collagen production?
before

Can Retin-A Cause Wrinkles? 2 answers

Recently, I have been using Retin-A 0.05% to treat blemishes and wrinkles. The wrinkles are mostly under my eyes. So far, I don't have any problems,...
wrinkles blemishes after

Retin-A Effectiveness Differ by Brands? 2 answers

Are there any brands of Retin-A better than others with regard to the effectiveness?
before

How Long After Fraxel Repair Can I Start Using Retin-A 2 answers

Had Fraxel Repair 3 weeks ago. Will Retin-A help with the collagen rebuilding process? Also how long after my treatment should I wait to start using...
after

What is the Most Effective Strength for Topical Retin-a? 2 answers

 I use 0.05% tetinoin cream which I'm told is the generic version of Retin-a. It works great on wrinkles and discoloration but I need something...
wrinkles discoloration before

Retin-A (Trentinoin) 0.1% Around Eyes - Now I Have Wrinkles, Dark Circles, Thin Skin 2 answers

I've been using Tretinoin 0.1% for 2 weeks now. First timer-used .1% around my whole face,and around eyes Everyday for 2 weeks. Face-filled with...
after eyes dark circles thin skin wrinkles

How Much Does Retin-A Cost? 2 answers

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Will Retin-A Thin the Skin and Cause Broken Blood Vessels? 2 answers

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...
after side effects broken capillaries thin skin

Using Retinoids, Antioxidants, Moisturisers Together? 2 answers

I have been prescribed Retin-A 0.01% for acne, collagen and elastin production. I have also recently purchased the highly touted Bellaplex, plus...
skin care acne after

Is Exfoliation Okay While Using Retin-A? 2 answers

I am using Retin A 0.05% on my face. Is it safe to exfoliate the skin while on Retin A? If yes, how many times a week is it recommended? Thanks,
exfoliation skin

Is It Safe to Use Metrogel and Retin-A at the Same Time? 2 answers

I use Metrogel for my Rosacea in the morning, and before I go to bed, I use Retin-A Micro for my acne. Is it OK to be using these two treatments at...
acne rosacea safety after

How Effective is Retin-A Alone? 2 answers

I am an African American, 45 years old, and have excessively oily and sensitive facial skin. I have researched Accutane, Retin-A and even Diane 35....
acne before

Tazorac (Retin-A) Caused Wrinkles Under my Eyes 2 answers

My dermatologist prescribed Tazorac (Gold, 0.1%) for mild lines & undereye crepe'iness. I was told to use it once a week for a month, just...
after under eyes wrinkles

Why Does Retin-A Cream Contain Isopropyl Myristate? 2 answers

Why do they put a highly comedogenic ingredient in an acne treatment? Won't this clog the pores and cause further breakouts?
acne before comedogenic

Cetaphil- Restoraderm- Why is my Face Burning Red? 2 answers

Ive been having problems with retin a and decided to stop. I applied the "recommended" cetaphil restoraderm on today to have the dry...
after female face

Did Retin-A Cause my Chin to Hang? 2 answers

I used Retin-A (.05%) on my neck for about 2 1/2 months and then noticed under my chin is starting to "hang" and shrivels up into my neck...
chin dry skin before

4 Days Using Retin-A, is it Normal for my Face to Burn/Sting? (Photos) 2 answers

I just started using Retin-A, 0.0025% four days ago. Is it normal for it to burn sting when i put the gel on and my face is very dry skin is flakin...
after 4 days post-op dry skin burning redness

Will Retin-A Help Raised Scar in a Wound? 2 answers

I had a eyebrow laceration 2 weeks ago which was minimally repaired in the ER. It now has a raised, thickened area for which the dermatologist I saw...
eyebrows scar before raised

Wrinkles Around Eyes After Retin-A? 1 answer

Why does Retin-A make wrinkles around the eyes worse in the first few weeks of use? I have heard from a cosmetic surgery nurse that it is because it...
wrinkles eyes before

Retin-A Gel Vs Cream for Aging Skin? 1 answer

I go to my dermatologist in 2 weeks. I have been using Tretinoin Cream (.05% Obagi) on my face to improve overall skin quality - texture, very fine...
before tretinoin gel cream comparison

Retin-A Making Lines Around Eyes Worse. Discontinue Using? 1 answer

I am using an 0.05% solution also but It seems to have been making my lines around my eyes worsen. i have not gotten an answer yet but I am wondering...
after lines

Can Retin-A Thin the Skin? 1 answer

Hi. I have been using Retin-A for almost one year now, with the hope it would help with my uneven skin tone and blemishes. I heard Retin-A thins the...
forehead skin tone blemishes skin before age 18-24 thin

Can Retin-A Cream Tighten Sagging Face? 1 answer

skin before sagging

Retin-A Micro for Shallowly Indented Pimple Scars? 1 answer

Hello, I have shallow indents in my skin from pimples. Will Retin-A Micro help to soften them? If not, what OTC products should I try to use before I...
acne scars pimples scar skin before dents

Can the Use of Retinoids Cause Skin Cells to Reach Hayflick's Limit? 1 answer

My concern is that through the continued use of retinoids and the resulting stimulation of cell renewal, skin cells would eventually reach Hayflick's...
before

Next Step for Crepey Under Eye Skin After Retin A? 1 answer

Hello, I'm 39. The area that extends about an inch or so under my eye (straight down below my eyes, not the crow's feet area) is loose/lax,...
under eyes female age 35-44 after crepey skin

Tretinoin Cream to Treat Pimple Scars on Butt? 1 answer

I have some spots on my bottom from pimples I usually get every month. Can I use Tretinoin cream to get rid of them?
acne scars buttocks pimples before

Using Retin-A with Thermage or IPL? 1 answer

Do I have to quit Retin A before Thermage or IPL? Can I start using it immediately afterward?
before

Recommended Retin-A Regimen for Collagen Production? 1 answer

I have been using it in 6 week periods, applying in the evenings, getting peeling of the skin, then when the pealing stops I will give it a rest for a...
hormones collagen before

Chemical Peels and Retin-A to Get Rid of Freckles? 1 answer

I have freckles on my face and recently went to a dermatologist who recommended the following treatments: Aclaro PD morning and night, along with...
freckles face before

Can Retin-A Help with Indented Scar? 1 answer

My daughter walked into a tree branch and scraped her forehead. The scratch was not deep or wide. I put Mupirocin on it. My concern now is that she...
forehead scar before female accident age 17 or under depressed

How Long Do Retin A Side Effects Last? 1 answer

Hello I just started using retin-a 0.1%. My question is how long will the peeling, dryness, and burning last? Should I take a break from the cream...
dry skin side effects skin peeling after burning

Will Using Retin-A Lighten a Skin Tan? 1 answer

If I have a tan and am using Retin-A. Will it make my tan fade away quicker than normal?
tanning face skin before lighten

How Long for Wrinkles from Retin-A to Reverse? 1 answer

I've received very positive advice from the panel previously. On a dermatologists recommendation I used Retin-A 0.1% under my eyes for fine...
after under eyes wrinkles reverse

Retin A or Other Cream to Help with Fordyce's Spots? 1 answer

There are some small white spots on the top front lip (under the skin). On both corners of the top lip I have many small white "dots" in...
lips skin before Fordyce spots

Retin A Mixed with Eldoquin for a Chemical Peel? 1 answer

I have heard that you can mix Retin A with eldoquin and use it on daily basis as a chemical peel agent. Is this recommended? Are there any side effects?
side effects before

What is the Least You Can Use Retin-A for It to Work? 1 answer

I have red-head skin, and I've just started using Retin-A for acne and wrinkle purposes. I'm using the 0.025% gel, but it is still making my...
after acne wrinkles redness timing

Will Retin-A Also Help with Wrinkles? 1 answer

Will Retin-A that was prescribed for my acne, also help with wrinkle?
wrinkles acne before

Retinol Treatment Before Pregnancy? 1 answer

I am using three-retinol treatment and want to became pregnant soon. I have purchased a retinol product with high concentration of it (retinol,...
pregnancy safety before female

Retin-A for PIH and Pimples on Bi-racial Skin? 1 answer

Hello. I am bi-racial Black and White with a yellowish complexion. Up until this past year, I've never experienced anything more than a pimple here...
hyperpigmentation pimples face skin before prevention

Prescription for Retinoic Acid for Premature Skin Aging? 1 answer

Can I get a prescription for Retinoic Acid and if so what strength?What percentage is recommended for prematurely aged skin? I only have moderate fine...
before

Which Retin-A Tretinoin Would Be Best to Treat Fordyce Spots on my Penis? 1 answer

I have fordyce spots on the shaft and foreskin of my penis. I have read online that tretinoin works in getting rid of fordyce spots. First off would...
before male penis Fordyce spots
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