Does Retin A have to be applied in the dark?

We recommend applying Retin-A on clean, dry skin with a pea-sized amount (or as prescribed by your physician). To minimize the adverse effects related to retinoid usage, it is recommended to begin application on alternate nights for the first 2 weeks of use, at minimum, or until deemed tolerable...

Thank you for your question about your Retin A treatment.Your reaction to Retin A will typically last 2 - 4 weeks.If the Retin A hurts when you apply it, contact your doctor before using it again.Always see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.Hope you find this information helpful Best wishes.

While 0.04% of Retin-A may not sound like much, it is actually a mid strength preparation. Retin-A comes otherwise in 0.1 %, 0.05% and 0.025%. Different physicians have different philosophies in prescribing Retin-A. Some like to start with a smaller dose and work up. I personally start with the...