Did Retin A and Hydroquonine Permenantly Damage my Face??-San Jose, CA
Hi, I began using Retin 0.1% and Hydriquonine...
Hi,
I began using Retin 0.1% and Hydriquonine 6% on Sep of this year I used it for about 3 weeks only at night (every other night I might add). I did go out in the sun a few times and I don't know if perhaps I was not well protected with sunscreen. I noticed that I had developed new pores, some broken capillaries around nose, and my skin just seems thin and somewhat leathery with creases (could this just be extreme dryness help??!!). I stopped using it for about 3 weeks now. I am pretty devastated what should I do I am mortified to leave the house? My face was mildly tanned before from being outdoors in the summer but I did not have bad skin at all (no acne). My face now looks some what like porcelain from a distance since it's lighter, and I seem to be getting more attention. However when I look at it close up in the mirror my skins seems thin ( this is what I meant when I said leathery, could this just be extreme dryness or that outer layer that's suppose to shed? ) I have a few creases under my eyes and some redness around my nose. I am not peeling though. Should I have continued using the product to see the magical results everyone talks about? I just thought maybe I could get some fee-back here since everyone on here is so knowledgeable. My insurance has ended so I am not able to go see my dermatologist. I need some feed back please.
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Hopefully things got better! I'm on Retin-A micro right now and am only three weeks in and it blows! What was the outcome for you? Any tips?
Thanks!
I think the best thing for you to do is to discontinue using these products and let your skin recover. Make sure you wear sunscreen everyday and research products before using them. Sometimes you really need to look at your skin type and tailor a system that suits you. Get a new dermatologist to advise you if he/she is unhelpful.
San Jose5976, I don't mean to take over your posting. I submitted my own review of retin-a today, "Retin-a Damaged My Face". Hopefully, it will be out tomorrow so others can respond to me through that posting.
Retin-A needs to be used very carefully if you have never used it before - your skin really needs to adjust to it. Some people are able to use it without any dryness or peeling and I think this is to do with how resilient the skin is to begin with.
On sensitive skin or new users you will need to start slowly, only using it once every 3-4 days and once it is fully absorbed, say about 20-30 minutes apply a basic moisturizer as this will buffer the action.
Rosehip oil is very soothing and calming and has regenerative properties and I apply it liberally when my skin is a bit overwhelmed by Retin-A use.
Hi San Jose5976,
Check out this answer from our expert Q&A it might help. Thanks for adding to the community, please keep me updated.
-Britt
Oh that's so great to hear! I'm glad you went and saw someone, sometimes a second opinion is good. Please keep me updated to how everything is going and maybe inform other community members about the products, I don't think they know. I'm so glad things are looking up. Have a great weekend!
-Britt
I'm interested to see this post. I've used Retin-A cream, 0.1% for 3 months now, but only every 4th night, and I've taken occasional time off from it. A month ago I put it on one specific area and woke up with much worse wrinkles. I had hoped that this was temporary but a month later those lines are still there. I'm moisturising well with products for sensitive skin and I've now stop using the product.I last used it a week ago. I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this and if, with time (and no Retin-A) the skin gets better. I sure hope so, I'm pretty devastated too.
I'm keen to hear what everyone else experience is.
I think Retin-A blows too.