So I started using retin a in february. It has worked wonders for me except for when I go in the sun. Whenever I go in the sun, I break out the day after and it is not pretty. Having said that, summer is here and I live on Cape Cod. I go to the beach all the time and will be exposed to a lot of sun. I assume I should go off Retin A for the summer and field hockey season. If I do this, what kind of skin regimen should I go on so my acne doesnt get out of control? Thank you for all your help!
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It is very surprising that you had this kind of reaction after 3 years of using the same product.... I would think that something else was going on at the same time. I would seek an evaluation by a dermatologist - bring photos! - as well as going over every kind of medication (natural and Rx)...
Yes. You are happy with the results on your face so absolutely you should try this around the eyes. The skin is very thin here so avoid over treatment (and of course avoid accidental instillation in the eyes).
Hello. We tell our patients to use Retin A "as tolerated". This means that if it making you too irritated or flaky, then you need to use it less often.
Overusing Retin A can cause too much trauma to the skin and be very uncomfortable. The skin is meant to...
