I put Retin A under my eyes and now I have new wrinkles, any suggestions? (Photos)

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I put Retin A under my eyes and now it looks like I am crying wrinkles. They were not there before. I have been hydrating my skin I think I cause permanent damage any help would be great.

Sarah Yovino, MD · Answer

Retin-A helps increase collagen, decrease fine lines and thicken the skin when used properly. It also increases cell turnover. In the process of this happening, the skin can appear dry and flaky. To help combat this, I have my patients use retinol products for only one night, then wait to see how their skin responds. You will want to see the skin slough off and then return to normal. This may take a few days or a week, everyone is different. You can use a hydrator with hyaluronic acid twice a day to the treated area, such as YovinoMD's Filler in a Bottle, which contains 4 different hyaluronic acids to add moisture back to the skin. This can help with the dryness and lines.

Reuel Aspacio, MD, FAAD - Account Suspended · Answer

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 the eyelids. When the skin gets irritated and dry, more wrinkles may appear but are not permanent. I would stop using Retin A to the eyelids and allow the skin to heal. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to have your skin evaluated, especially if the wrinkles persist. Take care and good luck.

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