How long does it normally take Tretinoin to work?

Thank you for your question about your acne treatment.Retin A does not have to be applied in the dark.It is typically applied at night.It will make the skin sun-sensitive - a sun block should always be used.Always see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.Hope you find this information helpful Best...

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...

The cleanser depends on the how oily or dry your skin is. If you do not have any problems with dryness or have oily skin you may get additional benefit from a benzyl peroxide cleanser. However, if you have skin that has dry patches, but a significant problem with white or black heads you might...

While tretinoin will help with fine lines and produce some collagen, it will not fill in deep areas of the face that are volume deficient, such as the tear trough.  Hyaluronic acid fillers like Belotero and Restylane are best for that problem.