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Wrinkles Around Eyes After Retin-A?

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...

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

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...

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

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,...

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Does Using Retin-A During the Day Damage Skin?

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...

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Sunlight from Windows Causing Unprotected Eye Skin Damage?

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...

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Retin a - Eyes? (photo)

Hi, I have just turned 35 and am keen to start using Retin A. My skin is in good condition, but I have a couple of laughter lines under both eyes that...

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Retinol Creams in the Eye Area?

I have heard so much conflicting information about this subject. As a woman in my 40's, I would like a definitive answer to this question. Are retinol...

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Is Retinol Suitable for Me?

I have been using a retinol eye cream for 3 weeks. Dark circles becomes darker and pigmentation appeared at the corner of my eyes. Will it fade away...

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