I recently had gastric by-pass surgery and the wrinkles will become a new problem as I lose the weight. Also, the skin of my face is especially dry, mainly in patches on my cheeks. Is Retin-A a good choice for both problems?
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Using Retin-A (tretinoin) over facial hair can still be effective, but there are a few considerations to ensure optimal results:
Efficacy Over Facial Hair: Retin-A can penetrate the skin even if applied over facial hair. However, the presence of hair might slightly reduce the amount of product...
For many years, our office has dealt with moisturization problems associated with Retin A. At this time, we have switched over to Replenish Cream to minimize discomfort as it contains retinoids alongside a moisturizing base. Our patients seem to tolerate the Replenish Cream much better and we ...
Home rolling with a 2mm roller is very aggressive. A
.3mm home roller is best to use at home once the stronger 2mm in office
treatment has been performed. Retin A
should not be used immediately after a 2mm roller. This may cause more damage to the skin than
good. Retin A is a great topical...