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Thank you for your question. In my experience, it takes at least 3-4 months of nightly use of tretinoin to see improvement, and if the medication isn't being used nightly, then the time to notice results will be even longer. Yes there are higher doses of tretinoin, but I recommend using one dose for at least 3-4 months before changing the medication. I highly suggest you consult with a board certified dermatologist regarding your treatment and concerns. Take care and good luck.
Thank you for your question user562. Retinoids are great products for anti-aging. Using these products before and after treatments may lead to irritation. I recommend that my patients stop using retinoids one week before and one week after a treatment. Please consult with a doctor for specific...
Thank you for your question. In my experience, Retin-A results take at least 2-3 months with nightly use of the medication. Decreasing the frequency of Retin-A will extend the time it takes to see improvement. Since you are using it 3-5 days a week, then at 3 months, minimal improvement will be ...
Prolonged use of Retin A and certain formulations of Vit. C which penetrate the dermis do result in thickening of the skin. The operative word is penetrate. Most cosmetic preparations do not penetrate the dermis and a mere topical application which does not get into the skin will not work...
Have you been using a moisturizer with your Retin-A? Retin-A can be irritating around the eye area. Unless otherwise specified by your board certified physician, we don’t recommend use around the eyes. For your under eyes, we recommend SkinCeuticals Eye Balm. Eye Balm is a rich, corrective c...
Applying Retin-A underneath the eyes can make your skin sensitive and cause irritation. We do not recommend applying retinol directly underneath your eyes. Retin-A is very potent and can be too strong for the under eye area. To help with the fine lines and wrinkles, we would recommend our...
Hello there! It's great that you've been proactive about your skincare regimen, and I appreciate your detailed description. In dermatology, the concept of "peeling is healing" is relevant in the context of using products like Retin-A. In dermatology, "peeling is healing" refers to the idea...
