I used a retin A sample from my dermatologist on my face. Used it two times per week for three months and started developing white patches on my face. I discontinued using it, but will the white patches go awaa?
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June 23, 2019
Answer: Irritant dermatitis from tretinoin/Retin-A Micro/retinol
The AHA can be used both in the AM and PM. However, you may want to start only in the morning. After washing your face in the evening you should use the Vitamin-C to a pH balancing toner. You also need to switch the Renova for Retin-A. The Renova is a combination of Retin-A and mineral oil. The...
As an alternative to the obagi creams, our office prefers to place patients on the Melarase program + RR Retinoid Repair Cream as we feel that the latter is better tolerated and more effective. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACSLos Angeles
Unfortunately neither the wrinkles from weight loss nor the dry skin will be improved by Retin A. Retin A is mainly helpful for very fine wrinkling and skin texture - and one of its major side effects is dryness.