Are there any major Retin-A side effects?

Topical Retin-A (generic name: tretinoin) has not been shown to cause hair loss, and has in fact been shown in some studies to help with hair growth when applied directly to the scalp in combination with other medications such as Rogaine. But there is no evidence to suggest that facial...

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.

The answer is yes, but combined with high SPF during the day because retinoid products promote skin cell turnover and the new skin is delicate and should not be exposed to the sun.BestDr. Karamanoukian

Retin a will increase collagen.    There is usually minimal changes to scars in general.   Pit scars are deep scars and you will not see any significant changes.