I was prescribed Retin A last August for comedones. They cleared up, but for the past week, the comedones (or what I think are comedones) have returned very intensely. I am still using the Retin-A so I am not sure why I have these bumps. They're in between my eye brows, on my eyelids, under my eyes, beside my nose, down my cheeks and upper lip.
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You may want to consider prescription strength hydroquinone and topical retinoid at this point given you haven't seen the results you are looking for with the over-the-counter strength products. I typically recommend the Obagi Nu-Derm hydroquinone products combined with tretinoin to address ...
If you are using retinoid creams, you may experience dryness and irritation that is commonly referred to as the ‘retinoid reaction.’ In our office, we recommend Elevase Moisture Booster to help reduce the dryness and to improve the skin’s natural moisture barrier function. Elevase contains ceram...
Thank you for your photos. Unfortunately tretinoin gel or cream is not indicated to treat festoons. Festoons are a combination of fat, ligaments, and fluid retention in those areas. Tretinoin affects skin turnover and dermal thickness and therefore would not adequately address the issues...
