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I get sebaceous filaments after applying Retin-A?

jmadanDec 7, 2017
I am 40 year guy, I just started with twice a week retin A(0.05%, buffered with Cetaphil moisturizer). The main problem is that I get sebaceous Filaments in chin area, which fade away after 4-5 days if I not reapply retin A. Is there any recommendations to avoid sebaceous Filaments?

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Retinoids and Retin A can cause exfoliation, dryness, and skin sensitivity; especially when using other exfoliants such as glycolic acid or salicylic acid. If you are using retinoids around the face, you may want to use a ceramide moisturizer such as Elevase Moisture Booster to help strengthen...

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Glynn Bolitho, PhD, MD, FACS

Retin-A should not be used around your eyes.  Even if you mix it will moisturizer.  I would recommend you use an eye cream or consider laser or a chemical peel for treating the eye area.  Best of luck to you.

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Retinoids and Retin A can cause exfoliation, dryness, and skin sensitivity; especially when using other exfoliants such as glycolic acid or salicylic acid. If you are using retinoids around the face, you may want to use a ceramide moisturizer such as Elevase Moisture Booster to help strengthen...

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

I would suggest using Elevase Moisture Booster twice daily to help moisturize the skin and reducing redness and irritation.Best, Dr. KaramanoukianRealself100 Surgeon

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Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD

You can use a calming mask for your skin. It sounds like the Retin-A may be too strong for your skin. Redness and peeling are normal reactions to Retin-A. Some ideas for you are to back off of using it. Stop for a week and let your skin settle down. Then begin using it 2-3 times a week. If that...

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I would use a combination of Elevase Moisture Booster and Luminase/Exfolase creams to help improve sunburn PIH.  Best,  Dr. Karamanoukian Realself100 Surgeon

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