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The costs of retin a vary across the country. Also, insurance may be able to cover. For patients without insurance, the cost starts at $90. Retin a works well with the obagi skin care system,
....Tretinoin 0.05% 50 g tube .... 49 USD....Zorac..... 50 USD....adapelene (another retinioid) , $30 USDall prices in USD and available from australian from myskin pharmacy australia. RegardsDr Davin S. LimCosmetic DermBrisbane, Australia.
The generic version of Retin-A (tretinoin) is the best value. Tretinoin comes in three concentrations; 0.025%, 0.05%, and 0.1%. A 45g tube of 0.025% is approximately $60, the 0.05% is approximately $75, and the 0.1% is approximately $100. I usually start people with 0.025% as it causes less dryness to the skin.
That is an outstanding question and one that I have wondered about myself. I don't know if there is an answer. I have pondered if we should limit the use on retinoids based on the Hayflick's ceiling on cellular division but I am not sure where I could find a reference.
Retin-A is a great way to rejuvenate the skin but can be too strong for some people. I generally recommend that patients use the mildest concentration of Retin-A as it is easiest to tolerate. Some find that diluting Retin-A with a moisturizer can help. Also, Retinol is available over the...
Frankly, I'd bathe in tretinoin or tazarotene if I could, becasue retinoids do so much to improve the appearance of aging skin. It is not only safe, but recommended on the hands, neck, and chest, especially if you are doing any laser or peel treatments. Of course, daily sunscreen is a...
