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Both Stieva-A (tretinoin or another brand of Retin-A) and Ultraquin (hydroquinone) should be used only under the care of an expert in skin rejuvenation. Both are used on top of basic skin care. This is a good cleanser, an alpha or beta hydroxyl (both can be in the same bottle), a pH balancer usually with an antioxidant and a good UVA sunblock. Notice that there is no moisturizer as it is the WORST thing you can do to your skin. It stops the skin from moisturizing itself, breaks down the skin cell's walls and weights down the skin encouraging more wrinkles. The 2 you mention are then added to treat wrinkles and spots. (See PlasticSurgeryToday.com/beautifulskinlaserresurfacinghighlandsnorthcarolina/obagi-nu-derm/)
I have had patients use those medications exactly as you have prescribed and it worked for them.
Retin-A or Retinols need to be right near the surface of clean skin. A moisturizer, particularily an occulsive type, will prevent Vitamin A derived products from penetrating the skin. In general, patients should apply therapeutic and thin products first and occlusive and thicker products l...
Retin-a is a key product in anti-aging. It best used at night (a pea size amount to each area of your face), and to start several times a week, instead of every night in the beginning. Side effects can include redness, dryness, and sun sensitivity. Occasionally a moisturizer may be needed....