15/F/Fair skin. About a week ago, I started using 0.1% of retin a every day. Now my skin is peeling very badly. My skin doesn't burn its just redness and peeling. How long will this last? I don't want to stop using the medication because I'm starting to see old spots clear up (though it's making my skin red). I also wear clinique acne foundation everyday. (My dermatologist approved of this makeup)
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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...
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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.
