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Thanks for your question. It is possible to use retin-a on the neck, but you will want to just use a very small amount to avoid irritation. Ask your dermatologist if they would recommend anything in addition to retin-a for that area. Sometimes people need some IPL treatments or other laser treatments to help improve the sun damage, but it depends on your skin type. You wouldn't want to make it worse by going somewhere that is not as educated on skin care as dermatologists are, so please get an evaluation from a professional before trying too many products on the delicate neck area. Best of luck!
you can apply retin a to your neck but the neck skin can be more sensitive so start slow and skip a day or 2 if u get irritation
Thank you for your question and posting a picture. It looks and sounds like you have Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH). You can start by looking for prescription strength 4% Hydroquinone (HQ) to reduce the pigment. Do not buy it over the counter or off the internet. Laws vary by state....
Great question! In essence they are both the same chemical. TretinoinThe only real difference is that Retin-A is formulated in microspheres which allows for a more controlled and slower release meaning more chance of less irritation. However many patients tolerate both quite well so if you’re t...
Tretinoin is not only used for acne. It is very well known for the use of anti-aging, improvement in skin texture, pigmentation and correction of sun damage. In our practice we encourage almost every patient to use a retinol cream. To specifically treat hyperpigmentation, we recommend...
Hi! In my experience, using Retin-A and Niacinamide together is fine! Everyones skin is different, so be cautious when mixing skincare products, but with my patients I haven't seen any adverse reaction when using Retin-A and Nicainamide in combination..
Thank you for your question and photographs. It's difficult to evaluate your skin through this type of forum. A common side effect of Retin A is dryness, irritation, redness, peeling, etc. The eyelids are extremely sensitive and the skin is thin, so side effects with Retin A is very common on...
Thank you for your question. You can use facewash with benzoyl peroxide with a tretinoin cream, however, it can be drying to the skin. I would suggest using a nice moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid and apply it after the Tretinoin cream (2 minutes between application), morning and night. If you...
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