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 peroxide to my current regimen and i will reduce the retin a to "every two days" and using benzoyl peroxide every morning.here is my new regimen: A.M: 1)wash with Purpose gentle cleanser 2) 2.5% bp (every morning 3) moisturizer P.M: 1) purpose gentle cleanser 2) moisturizer 3) .025 retin-a gel (every two day
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Using retin A nightly is a better method to acclimate to the product. The skin has more difficulty adapting to Retin A when it is used 2-3 times a week. For those patients with sensitive skin, Renova and Atralin are less drying Retin A products available to them.
Remember that Retin-a is used in teenagers for acne, even as young as 12-13 yo. Thus, you may never be too young. I would not hang my hat on it 'undoing' any sun damage, but what I tell my patients is that if you are good about using it, you will move through time slower than...
For most patients who have been on tretinoin for a long period, tretinoin is generally continued during sun exposure. Exceptions include if (1) you're just starting tretinoin or (2) increasing to a stronger concentration and planning an extended period of sun exposure. Tretinoin induces a...
