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Tretinoin cream (Retin-A or Renova) is highly recommended by dermatologists for many patients due to its positive effect on wrinkles, sun damage, and acne. It comes in multiple strengths depending on brand. Renova comes in 0.02% and tretinoin cream comes in 0.025%, 0.05%, and 0.1%. To clarify, 0.1% is stronger than 0.05%. You mention 0.01% and not 0.1% - One does not usually see 0.01% in cream form which would be lower than 0.05%. Tretioin 0.01% does come in gel form. Most of our patients use tretinoin cream 0.05% and increase to 0.1% if oilier or thicker more resistant skin. Hope this helps.
Retin-A stimulates collagen production. Micro needling is supposed to do the same, though the evidence is not strong. Using the 2 together should only increase the effectiveness. However, there is no evidence yet that this happens. The best way to use Retin-A is to put it on directly after ...
I think it is important for patients to understand that the benefit of taking this drug is based on the patient completing the course of treatment. In my experience that is always at least 4 months. I caution patients that even if you clear up in the first month, you STILL NEED TO FINISH four...
Dear kaedy: This is in fact a great regimen for lightening the skin and evening out the skin tone. Glycolic acid, vitamin C, and Niacinamide are also effective for this. Higher concentrations of Retinol and Hydroquinone are obviously going to be more effective. All the best, Dr. Clark
