I have dark circles (vascular not pigment) and thin eyelid skin. Can the use of Tretinoin 0.025 cream , which I would then dilute with a bland moistirizer, assist in thickening this fragile skin over time, so that the dark circles improve and skin quality improve a bit? Have any of you seen an improvement in patients by doing this? Thanks
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Thank you for your question. Tretinoin creams are more emollient then gel based. However, they don't necessarily clog your pores unless you have truly oily skin and are using a very emollient tretinoin, like Refissa. Gel based tretinoins are good for extremely oily, thick skin. However, they can...
Thank you for your question. You can apply tretinoin before bedtime, but ensure the medication is rubbed into the skin and the skin is dry before going to bed. It will not rub off while in bed if the medication is dry and absorbed into the skin. For any further questions or concerns, I r...