I was in a car accident 4.5 months ago. I sustained an injury to my nose. They used dermabond to close it and after that fell off I began using hydrocolloid bandages on it until it was fully healed. Since then, about 3.5 months I've been using silicone sheeting on it. The scar is thin however I think it could look better. Can I start using tretinoin cream on it now to make it less noticeable or is it too early?
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Thank you for your question. Retin-A may be used on the underarms, but a very common side effect of tretinoin is dryness, redness, and irritation. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to evaluate your skin and to discuss appropriate treatment options. Take care and...
Thanks for your question. If you don't have any irritation from using the retin-a for a week, you can probably go ahead and start using the sal acid slowly. It also depends on the strength of the salicylic acid, so if it is an over the counter acne cream or wash, that should be fine if it is 1...
Thanks for your question. I would be concerned that Vaseline, or petroleum jelly, would be too occlusive for the entire face to use as a moisturizer. You might want to ask your aesthetician about moisturizers containing hyaluronic acid or other less-occlusive ingredients. You don't have to...
