Hi- I'm on an Accutane course and after I finish, I'd like to start a retinoid. I've heard it's smart to start with a more gentle retinoid, like Differin, and let your skin get used to it. However, if I've been using Accutane would that mean it would be easy for my skin to handle the stronger retinoids like Retin A, without easing into it with Differin? My skin is a little on the sensitive side but I'd like to eventually use Retin A for fading red marks and wrinkles (I'm 25). Thanks!
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A Retin-A .25% is a pretty high percentage. There are much lower, easily tolerated Retin-A strengths on the market that you should try. NO, you should not premix Retin-A and cream or moisturizer though. This can change how it functions and it's not a good idea to alter it. You can use a cream or...
Expect to use retin-A for upto to 3 months before you will see visible results. Used a stand alone treatment you may not seem much effect on only one product.
I agree with your dermatologist that Retin A ( tretinoin) is probably the most effective topical antiaging product on the market, if it is tolerated.
If your skin is dry and sensitive, some modifications may be needed such as every other day application followed by a moisturizer. Or, if that...