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Retin-A does not make acne scarring worse. It actually, in my opinion, helps the appearance of scars and acne.
Absolutely not. Retin-a has no effect on the development of scars, and if anything, will induce the production of new collagen thus making scars better. While I would not consider Retin-A a scar cream at all, the fact that it stimulates the production of collagen and not its destruction is compelling enough to demonstrate that it will not make more pits on the cheeks. Retin-a will help acne and thus result in less pits. Good luck,
Retin-A is typically stored at room temperature and will not loose any of its potency until long after its expiration date.
Our office recommends ceramide creams and we advise patients to use Elevase Moisture Booster, with Opti-Ceramides, when using Retin A. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
You may like to try to put on a moisturizer BEFORE you apply your Retin-A. This can sometimes help sensitive skin tolerate it better. Always use Retin-A at night (only). See if you can get the Retin-A in a cream. Also, make sure you are waiting 10 to 20 minutes AFTER...
Retin-A (tretinoin) is quite safe and side effects can be minimized when properly used. Tretinoin cream works both in the epidermis and dermis to reverse the aging process in the skin. It stimulates the formation of new collagen, helping to restore thicker, healthier skin. Tretinoin cream...
Here's how to properly apply Retin-A (tretinoin cream): • Retin-A must be applied at night. • Apply a thin layer (pea size amount) at night over a cleansed, dry face. A small amount goes a long way. • Don’t apply cream to damp skin because it can cause irritation...
In our office, we routinely prescribe retinoids to our patients as we believe that it is one of the best products out there to keep the skin healthy and radiant. We recommend that patients mix the retinoid with Elevase Moisture Booster. It contains Opti-Ceramides to deeply hydrate the skin of ...
