If Accutane can cause hair loss, since both Retin a and Accutane are form of vitamin A, then is there a chance that Retin a can cause hair loss? I did not know it was possible until I read it somewhere online where couple of people discussed that it was causing them hair loss. Thank you for your answers.
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Thank you for your question. Using retin-a, or other retinoic acids cannot cause conjuctivitis as this is caused by a bacteria. Derivatives of vitamin a (retin-a, etc), however, can cause irritation to the skin, especially the delicate eye area. My best advice would be to apply outside of the...
If the pox marks are only a month and a half old, don't do ANYTHING to them.Give Mother Nature a chance.We live in a world where we want to fix everything on an immediate basis.Tincture of Time is often the best healer.
Retin A is a great topical for acne and can be used for fine lines and mild wrinkles, but there are other treatments that could be a lot more effective for scars- either laser, peel, microneedling or some other treatment would improve your fine scars.