I am in my early 30's and live in Florida (prob Hawaii after this) and I have been told by professionals that I would benefit from a medical peel for my static eye wrinkles and sun damage from reckless sun exposure in my 20's. I was also told to use Retin-A. How can I use a daily glycolic peel, Retin-A treatment or medical peel when I live in places where I am in constant sun? I don't want to hide from my beautiful climate (I now wear spf30), but I want to get my skin under control. Thanks!
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Combining Retin-A (tretinoin) and hydroquinone can be an effective treatment for addressing dark spots and scars, but it’s important to use them correctly to avoid irritation, especially if you have combination skin that tends to be dry. Here are some recommendations:
Retin-A and Hydroquinone C...
Individual results vary but may persist for a few weeks. Tretinoin is driving and will increase sensitivity to sunlight. It ISO recommended to be used at night only. A topical non comedogenic moisturizer will gradually resolve the dryness.
Dark scars can be problematic as they can be visible far longer than one might expect. The fundamental problem with dark scars is a process known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in which the pigment cells near the scar are stimulated. In clinical practice, we always begin with application...
