I have been using retin a for a for about 3 months and the skin on my face feels much smoother and tighter especially under my eyes. I have decided to stop using retin a and wondered how long the results will last once i stop?
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For people with naturally more oily skin, the famous peeling side effects of Retin-A might not be as obvious. This doesn't mean it's not working, but it could mean that you may be able to bump up your retinoid to Tazorac. Tazorac is in the prescription retinoid family, but a slightly different...
Assuming that the percentage of tretinoin is the same between the cream and gel, the main side effect would most likely be additional dryness from the gel formulation. It is possible to have flares of acne the first 6-8 weeks on a topical retinoid, then it generally settles down, so you could...
When you experience a temporary interruption in your tretinoin treatment due to it being out of stock, it's understandable to have concerns about its effectiveness. Here’s some guidance:
Effectiveness and Interruption: A short break of about 10 days in using tretinoin should not significantly a...