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Retin-A can help with acne breakouts on your body and face. Just keep in mind that the skin in the chest area is extremely sensitive and there will be some irritation. Exposure to sunlight including tanning beds should be avoided while using the product due to heightened sensitivity and increased probability for hyperpigmentation or sunspots. I recommend for you to do the treatment under close supervision of a skin care professional. Please keep in mind there are other options to treat this condition such as laser treatments, microdermabrasions, chemical peels, Blu-u-light and vitamins to name a few.
If you are trying to lighten areas of hyperpigmentation then you are on the right track. You want to use a sunscreen during the day and use the Retin-A and HQ at night. There are newer products that can effect hyperpigmentation such as Lytera by SkinMedica.
Since it is often impossible to know why birth defects occur, the best advice is to keep away from all chemicals that are not necessary. Two of these chemicals, both prescriptions, are retin A and hydroquinone. So in summary you should not use these products during...
Hi there, As an Australian plastic surgeon, we see a tremendous amount of sun damage to skin in our patient population. I've been prescribing Retin A for close to 20 years, and as a fair skinned celtic complexion myself, have used it for years too. The fear of summer use is...
I typically have my patients begin a very low strength topical retinoid around a month after they have completed their Accutane course. The previous treatment with Accutane does not make the skin more tolerable to high potency topical retinoids. Most patients must gradually progress...
A Retin-A .25% is a pretty high percentage. There are much lower, easily tolerated Retin-A strengths on the market that you should try. NO, you should not premix Retin-A and cream or moisturizer though. This can change how it functions and it's not a good idea to alter it. You can use a cream or...
Expect to use retin-A for upto to 3 months before you will see visible results. Used a stand alone treatment you may not seem much effect on only one product.
