My doctor recommended Retin-A as a treatment for Keratosis pilaris on my arms, under my chin and cheeks.It has really helped my cheeks and neck (virtually no bumps) but my arms still suffer from the 'lumps'. Do i need to use this indefinitely? If i stop will the condition come back on my face? I used to tan on sunbeds a lot as i felt the sun helped the condition so am now worried about sun damage to my skin - would Retin-A help this also? I use 0.025% gel. Should i be using gel or cream? Thanks
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Answer: KP Pads for exfoliation of keratosis pilaris.
Now that your skin is accustomed to the Retin-A at night, start using the AHA every other morning to see how your skin tolerates it. If you are not having dryness or irritation, you can then start using the AHA every morning. You should mix it with an antioxidant such as a...
There is no medical relationship between topical tretinion and capillary telangiectasis. The topicals can thin the skin and help you observe the capillaries that were there. Laser therapy can alleviate in a few sessions.
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Retin A will Not fade the tan. Retin A makes your skin sensitive to UV light,therefore the sun. Use sunscreens always to protect your skin. You still will get a tan but slower and healthier for your skin