Is it worth using Retin A once every week for anti-aging?

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48 yo Asian wo. Retin A 0.025% for 8 yrs by PCP for hormonal acne. Even after all this time I still only use it once a week because I peel post 3-6 days, no redness or sensitivity. Now I have hit menopause and acne no longer an issue, is it worth keeping the weekly tx for anti aging benefit? The flaking is bad enough I schedule my week around it. I tried the Micro, waited an hour after washing, moisturizer before and/or after but no dice. I use so little, a tube lasts me more than a year. Tx!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

In our office, we advocate the use of Retinoids at least once weekly to help reduce premature aging. We often recommend that patients mix the Retinoids (Replenish and Replenish CX) with Elevase Moisture Booster with ceramides. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Joshua L. Fox, MD · Answer

Once a week may not be enough to see optimal
results. With a retin-a product it can
take 1-2 months of using it for your skin to adjust. Some people can only tolerate it a few times
a week and it is very important that you are using only a pea-sized amount for
the entire face. Once a week is better
than nothing, but you may want to research other topical products that are
geared toward anti-aging and switch to one of those.

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