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Retin A can be very helpful for sebaceous hyperplasia. Retin A help "calm down" and shrink the sebaceous glands but it does not eliminate them. Therefor, once the retin A is stopped the sebaceous glands will probably return to their pre-treatment size.The most common way to get rid of them permanently is through electrodessication or laser but this will often leave indented scars. Photodynamic therapy is another possibility, but the exact parameters and protocols are still being worked out. Retin A is probably the best bet because you get other benefits with use of this cream, including increased collagen production and a reduced risk for certain skin cancers.Hope this is helpful. Best regards,Dr. Amy
Continue to use the product. What is happening is the tretinoin is bringing the damage closer to the surface, so it is becoming more visible to the naked eye. Eventually, the pigment will fade as the skin exfoliates. Your damage was light to begin with, which means it was deeper in the...
Hi! Thank you for your question. You are definitely on the right track to great skin using a Retin-A every day! It can, as you mentioned, be a bit drying causing the need for a good moisturizer. There are a couple that we recommend to our patients at our Practice. Depending on the type of m...
Thank you for your question. Recurrent acne while on treatment is not uncommon, but with numerous bumps suddenly appearing all at once, I question if they are still acne. I highly recommend you consult with a board certified dermatologist to have your skin evaluated and to discuss treatment...
