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

Will Retin-A Make my Skin Worse Before It Gets Better? 5 answers

Ive just started using Retin-A for acne and was wondering if it could cuz breakouts until Im used to using it. Ive heard about the possibitly of...
results

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...
age 18-24 side effects 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...
long-term under eyes wrinkles

Sunlight from Windows Causing Unprotected Eye Skin Damage? 4 answers

I'm a 20 year old female with fair skin. I recently used about a pea-size amount of 0.05% generic Retin-A on my undereyes, crow's feet area...
age 18-24 eyes female sun damage

Retin-A Causing Vision Loss? 4 answers

I am a 20-year-old female. I was paranoid that I had wrinkles, so I started using a pea-size amount of 0.05% generic Retin-A on my undereyes,...
age 18-24 eyesight female loss vision

Retin-A w/ Antibiotics? 4 answers

I am always concerned of a bodily conflict, (either internally or externally) while taking medicine. Does anyone know of being on Retin A and then...
antibiotic

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...
fine line

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,...
age 25-34 age 55-64 eyes face flanks

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...
age 45-54 face female

Can I Apply Moisturizer After Applying Retin-A-Micro .04% ? 3 answers

I've read conflicting reports that it can deactivate the medicine. Is it ok to moisturize with Micro after application ?
before moisturizer

Can Retin-a Remove Blackheads and White Heads Without Extraction? 3 answers

Im currently using retin-a, now i can see that more blackheads and whiteheads are appearing. Can retin-a remove it? Or do i need to go to facial...
blackheads extraction whiteheads

Does Using Retin-A During the Day Damage Skin? 3 answers

I'm 20, and I used generic Retin-A 0.05% cream on my eye area/eyelids nightly for a few weeks, and used SPF 15 when I went out. For about a week I...
damage eyelids eyes sun protection

Is Combining Benzoyl Peroxide and Retina A To My Face Washing Regimen Ok? 3 answers

Hi, i being using .025 retin a gel for around 6 months.but i still have many blackheads.i want to start the new regimen by adding 2.5% benzoyl...
benzoyl peroxide combination

How to Balance my Skin Care Regimen with Retin-A? 3 answers

Hello, im confused on how to balance my facial skin care regimen. In the morning i use acanya gel which has a mixture of antibiotic cream and benzoyl...
contraindication regimen vitamin c

I Use Retin A but I Don't Understand if I Should Stop when I See Irritation? 3 answers

Everybody keeps saying that Retin A works magic for aging skin, wrinkles, but nobody says what should be done when irritation occurs. When irritation...
discontinue flaky irritation protocol

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,...
blemishes wrinkles

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...

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...
dark circles eyes thin skin wrinkles

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...
broken capillaries side effects 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...
acne skin care

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

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...
under eyes wrinkles

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...
face female

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...
4 days post-op burning dry skin redness

Is the Combination of Glycolic Acid and Retin-A Too Harsh a Regime for Dehydrated Sensitive Skin? 2 answers

I'm 33 years old and have been using an 8% glycolic acid exfoliating day cream and Retin-A at night to improve slight acne scarring from my teens....
acne scars age 25-34 combination dry skin flaky sensitive

Can I Still Get Retin-A Cream on Prescription from my Doctor? 2 answers

I have been using retin a cream 0.025% for 10 years for acne which my GP prescribed for me but Janssen the company that make it have discontinued the...
skin

Retin-A for Keratosis Pilaris 2 answers

My doctor recommended Retin-A as a treatment for Keratosis pilaris on my arms, under my chin and cheeks.It has really helped my cheeks and neck...
keratosis pilaris

How can I alleviate Retin-A side effects? 2 answers

I am 29;1st used Retin-A0.05% for acne when 19.Worked well.I got some acne issues again and started using 0.1%micro formulation 2mths back.The first...
age 25-34 bruising bumps itchy rough skin side effects

Please Can You Tell Me Your Views on Retin A and Toxicity ? 2 answers

I am 44 yrs old and I have started to use Retin A Gel 0.01 every night. Before using the Retin A, I read many websites on Tretinoin and overall most...
safety side effects

Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel Use with Retin a Gel .25? 2 answers

Hi, im currently using retin a every other days and with clinique dramatically different moisturizing gel..the moisturizer is gel form which make my...
combination moisturizer oily skin

Is Retin-A Gel 0.01% the Same As Retin-A Cream 0.01%? 2 answers

I am using Benzaclin gel in the morning as directed by my dermatologyst,and Retin-A cream 0.01% at night,but I insted got the gel. I was wondering if...
comparison cream gel

Can Finacea Be Used with Retin A? 2 answers

Can I use Finacea to control skin redness if I am already on a treatment of Retin A?
Finacea interaction

Can Topical Tretinoin Cause Telangiectasias? 2 answers

I'm a 39-yo man using Retin A 0.1% for rejuvenation. I have small telangiectasias on my nose. Assuming there's nothing else going on...
telangiectasia tretinoin

Retin-a Gel .025 Every Other Day? 2 answers

Im being on my retin a gel .025 for about 5 months...im using purpose cleanser and olay complete all day uv moisturizer spf 15. i aplly retin a on my...
5 months post-op Asian frequency olive skin

Are There Serious Consequences of Long Term Retin-A Use? 2 answers

I'm 37 years old with an olive complexion just started to see the effects of aging with some fine lines, uneven tone and pigmentation. A Therapist...
frequency long-term risk

Retin-A and Sun Exposure 2 answers

If you are using retin-a on your face, can you get sun exposure on your body (with sunscreen) while using sunscreen on your face and covering it up...
sun exposure sunscreen

Does Retin-A Cause More Pits in Acne Scarring on the Cheeks? 2 answers

causes cheeks scar

I Am Getting Pimples After Using Retin a .05% Cream, Should I Discontinue Using? 2 answers

I have been using retin a .05% cream for the past 10 days. every 2 or 3 days i get a new pimple... am getting desperate now.. should i continue using...
1 week post-op acne discontinue

Could Retin- A .025% Be Too Weak for Me to See Results? 2 answers

I've been using cream retin- A .025% for one month without presenting irritation or noticeable benefits. My skin's usually quite dry so I...
dosage results

Can Retin-A 0.5% Cream and Depilatory Wax on the Face be Used at the Same Time? 2 answers

I am using retin a 0.5% cream for dark spots in face, today I use wax depilation in face and it is very red and hurts, what can I do?
contraindication waxing

Should I Discontinue Retin-A Use if Exposed to Sun for a Long Period of Time? 2 answers

I am going on vacation for a week and plan to continue using Retin-A after my vacation
sun exposure

Retin-A .1 Every Day Still Has No Effect, What Can I Do? 2 answers

Hi. So, I use Retin A's strongest level pretty much every day. I have no peeling or irritation and wasn't sure if that meant that it was not...
effective not working options

Using .05% Retin A (Generic Brand) As an Anti-wrinkle Cream. Is It Normal For Lines To Increase After Usage? 2 answers

I am 40 years old. People always tell me that I look 10 years younger. I had no acne or wrinkles. do have oily, acne prone skin thou. Started using ...
3 days post-op normal worse wrinkles

Does Retin A Require Inflammation to Work? 2 answers

Hi, I have been using retin A for the last 6 months. I know that inflammation is required for the body to heal itself. So is inflammation required in...
6 months post-op inflammation

Can Long-term Retin-A Application on the Neck Cause Thyroid Nodules by Any Chance? 2 answers

I've been a Retin-A user for almost 5 yrs. now. I love it and believe it's one of the best products for your skin that really delivers results...
neck nodule risk thyroid

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...
lines

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,...
age 35-44 crepey skin female under eyes

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...
burning dry skin peeling side effects skin

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...
reverse under eyes wrinkles

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...
acne redness timing wrinkles

Retin-a and Dry Skin 1 answer

I have been doing the recommended regimen of CeraVe cleanser,retin-a at night and glycolic acid serum with antioxidants during the day(Vivite). I have...
dry skin flaky

Can Retin-a Cause Scarred/stretched Pores? Is There Even Such a Thing As Scarred Pores? 1 answer

I have been using retin-a for about 3 and a half months, it had reduced tons of my red marks, plumped out one of my scars, and reduces my fine lines....
large pores pores stretched

Retin-A - No Peeling 1 answer

Hi, I have been using Retin A 0.025% for the past 3 weeks; I am mainly using it for collagen production. It has cleared up all my blackheads and acne,...
peeling

Is It Normal for Your Pores to Look Large at First with Retin -a? 1 answer

I've been using retin-a for about 8 weeks now and my pores look very large they look like pockmarks and actually my skin looks thicker is this...
large pores pock mark

Retin-A 1% First Time Under Eyes: Woke with Darker Circles 1 answer

I already have dark circles and am hoping the Retin-A will improve them. Today they are more purple and just darker. Will this stop with continued use...
dark circles female timing under eyes

Can Long Term Use of Retin-A Help Reduce Acne Scarring? 1 answer

Hi, I was put on Accutane when I was 14 and it cleared up my acne. My scarring improved dramatically after many micro dermabrasion sessions....
acne scars cheeks collagen male reduce

Does Retin-A Make Indentations Worse? 1 answer

I've been reading a lot of mixed reviews on the pros and cons of Retin A. I'm clear of acne but just dealing with scars and indented skin...
cystic acne expansion indentation pores side effects

How Long Before I Should Stop Using Retin a if I Want to Plan a Baby? 1 answer

How Long Before I Should Stop Using Retin a if I Want to Plan a Baby?
pregnancy timing

Can Removing Make Up in a Sometimes Aggressive Rubbing Motion with a Make Up Wipe While on Retin-a Cause Scarring? 1 answer

Hello, I have been using retin-a for about 3 and a half months. I was wondering if I should be removing my make up and flakiness from retin-a with a...
3 months post-op large pores scar

What Can I Do About Large Open Pores and Oily Skin? 1 answer

Have been using retina for 6 mths at night time,and have been really happy with how my skin is improving.Had the usual side effects to begin with...
large pores oily skin options shiny

Can Retin A Interfere with Collagen Production from a Total Fraxel 2-3 Months After? 1 answer

Although my doctor says it is ok to use Retin A 2 months after my total fraxel, I read on an internet site that it could interfere with the collagen...
2 months post-op collagen timing

What is the Best Sunscreen with Retin A for Oily Skin? 1 answer

oily skin recommendation sunscreen

Do You Have to Peel for Retin A to Be Working? 1 answer

I started tretinoin .05 % cream about a week ago after having used an over-the-counter retinoid cream for several years. I've been using it in the...
not working peeling

Retin-A and Hydroquione to Under Eyes Created Hollowness, Is It Permanent? 1 answer

I made a bad decision to apply Retin A and Hydroquione to my under eyelids and I believe it caused some of the areas to hollow. I used it every other...
combination hollowness hydroquinone permanent under eyes

Is It Safe to Have Facial Waxing Done While You're Using Retin A? 1 answer

Ive heard conflicting things regarding this. Ive read your not suppose to have any kind of facial waxing done..then I also read you can but you should...
contraindication waxing

How To Treat Acne Scars and Wrinkles Following Retin-A Use? (photo) 1 answer

I have been using Retin-A 0.04 for the acne that I have on my chin,and I am concern about the wrinkles as well, after using the Retin-A for about a...
1 month post-op chin dry skin product recommendation

Ok To Combine Retin A and Face Cleansing Cloths? 1 answer

Is it ok to use retin-A cream after cleansing the face with just a face cleansing cloth instead of soap and water on some nights? Will the Retin A...
cleanser combination interaction

Retin-A and Nasolabial Folds Always Red

It has been a year now since I have noticed that my naso-labial folds is always red and I have been applying moisturisers but to no avail.I do suffer...
nasolabial folds redness

Retin-A and Scarring

Recent research on tretinoin suggests that it inhibits MMP production. Low MMP levels have also been associated with atrophic scarring. Is it...

Renova (Retin A) Maintenance

I've been using Renova for 4 months now and love my skin. My questions is: after 6 months (that's when full results are visible) is there a...
skin

Can You Suggest an Under-eye Cream That Won't Burn and Puff Up the Skin Around my Eyes After Using Retin-A the Night Before?

I started using Renova at night before bedtime. In the morning, after washing my face, I'd like to use an under eye cream before putting on my...
eyes

Retin a Under Eyes Making Skin Worse

I have been using retin a .1%, i have been cautious, my skin tolerates retin a very well, no harsh side effects. however i've been using it under...
face

Can Retin-A Cause Shallow Scarring?

I've started using retin a and im noticing what look like very shallow patchy indents, once my skin starts flaking off. can retin a cause...
indentation scar

How Long Should I Continue Using Retin-A Before I Know Its Actually Working?

Hi. Ive been using Tretinoin .05% cream every night since the beginning of June. Its going on 7 weeks now and my skin is still broken out. Im...

Retin A Cream and V-Beam Laser

I've been using Retin A to prevent cystic acne from developing again. I use it only at night. I've also started V-Beam laser treatment to help...
combination cystic acne fade red spot redness

Can Retin-A Cause Allergic Reaction to Brow Tinting Dyes (Veg)?

I've been having my graying eyebrows tinted for several years. I just recently have had 3 occasions where I've experienced a reaction 3 hours...
age 55-64 allergy eyebrows gray reaction

Is It Normal for Tretinoin Gel to Shed of when I Apply Moisturizer?

After washing my face at night, I wait 20 minutes before applying my Tretinoin Gel, then I wait another 30 minutes to apply a moisturizer. Some of the...
combination effectiveness interaction moisturizer

Should Retin A Be Discontinued For A Male Planning To Have A Child?

Is it true that one needs to stop using Retin A for a period of 2 to 3 months if you're male and planning to have a child? I did read something...
discontinue male pregnancy risk

ATRALIN Gel: How is Different from Other Retinoids and How Should It Be Applied?

I used Retin A for years but my skin was constantly irritated. I stopped for 3 months. I now want to use ATRALIN but is it as effective as retin A for...
combination comparison interaction wrinkles
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