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Retin A Works - Dallas, TX

dvorkinax
posted 1 year ago

Worth It
Cost: $50
David Alkek, MD (Dallas Tx.)

Retin A works and you have to use it for an...

14 Jan 2012

Retin A works and you have to use it for an extended period of time, although, just after a week my face looked very smooth. It makes your face red for a little bit and that's why I apply it at night to my face and neck. I don't really notice any burning or stinging, just a teeny bit of tightness, which is tolerable. I got a few red bumps here and there but they aren't awful(I've always suffered from acne).It makes my face a little dry with some peeling. In the day I use a 12% glycolic moisturizer, which can be purchased online with my Derm Dr.Alkek in addition to that I use a little Vanicream Light, which can be found on Walgreens, fragrance free. I use equal pea sized amounts and smooth over face. Glycolic acid is also very good for repairing skin texture.

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Comments (6)

dvorkinax 19 Jan 2012

They gave me a prescription too. I have the option to buy it at their office or fill it at the pharmacy. I'm not sure if they have .025% at the pharmacy.

Megan P (Community Manager) 19 Jan 2012

They should, if not they will order it for you. :)

dvorkinax 18 Jan 2012

I did forget to mention my age. I'm 31 so I don't have any wrinkles around my eyes or face at this time but I have had some collagen loss under my eyes. I wanted to use Retin A to prevent them. The 12% glycolic acid I use in the day from my derm really helps to add to the results, it smoothes, brightens and keeps my face clearer. I was using that before the Retin A. I swear it took off five years of sun damage from my face. The Retin A is just wrinkle management for me.

Megan P (Community Manager) 17 Jan 2012

You saw results quick if you noticed them after a week, that is awesome! Do you know what strength of Retin-A you are using?

dvorkinax 18 Jan 2012

I use .025% which is formulated by my derm and it's $50, which I can get from his office, anytime. No muss no fuss with insurance.

Megan P (Community Manager) 19 Jan 2012

If you have insurance, you might want to look into using it. Just ask your derm to call in a prescription for you. I don't see why they would hesitate, and if they did that would seem odd, especially if they sell you Retin-A at their office. I only pay my co-pay for my tube, so its only $10.