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Is it okay use Retin-A gel on my sun spots immediately following LNA treatment? (Photo)

Fwlink1011May 26, 2018
Had l LNA to burn(freeze) my spots 2 days ago. Can’t reach doctor for answer for 3 for days because office. Unfortunately at age 76 I can’t remember exactly what he told me to do. I have both wri unfortunately at age 76 I can’t remember exactly what he told me to do. I have Retin A and Vaseline and sun screen he said to use one of them daily on the spots

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Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD

When using a Retin-A, you want to give it about 20-30 min to settle into the skin before applying anything else on top. As long as you have waited that amount of time, you can apply any moisturizers you would like. I would suggest applying the aloe vera before the moisturizer, if using them both.

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Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD

The scars you are experiencing are from the acne, not from the product. You cannot obtain scars from a topical product, as it is not breaking the skin which is the only way scar tissue would form. As long as you are not having side effects from the use of the Tretinoin gel, then there is no...

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Theresa M. Jarmuz, MD

Retin-A is one of the most effective ways to combat aging however it must be used properly. Keys to using Retin -A are waiting 15 minuets after washing your face to apply and only use a pea sized amount. Water is a barrier to Retin-A so if you apply while the skin is still moist, the Retin-A...

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