I've been using Tretinoin 1 % for 1 month, used 0.5% for 1 month and the lowest 0.25% for 1 month. I've seen zero results (I know it may be too soon) but my sunspots are DARKER and it goes back and forth. I use a good sunscreen religiously and protect my skin from UV rays EVERY day. My esthetician is telling me my skin is too sensitive to the sunlight even though I'm using the sunscreen and she is telling me I need to stop using the tretinoin during the Summer. Help!
I am an African- American patient on retin-a treatment. I am using 0.05% and it has been 2 weeks since I have started and I am now experiencing darkening of the skin coming in patches along my forehead. Is there anything I can do to exfoliate and fade these marks as they are very visual.
I stoppted over 3 months ago. My skin under the eye is still really dry. Also my under eye look really dark comapred to my other eye..... my question is will this stop over time as i would have thought 3 months would have been enough time for any side effects to stop
I have many red & brown post-acne marks. I've been using Retin-A (.025%) for 2 weeks now. I started using it every 2 to 3 days since I'd get really dry skin. After a week, I had no dry skin so I've been applying it (a pea sized amount for my entire face) every night. I wear SPF 55 everyday. I've noticed my skin is no longer textured/rough or bumpy. But my red and brown acne marks seem to have gotten larger & darker, is this normal? Should I be concerned about the hyper-pigmentation? Thank you.
I've startes using Tretinoin a few weeks ago for anti aging (i'm 37) and mild pigmentation. Now my pigmentation got way worse and looks like a have big blocks of it on my face which altogether got darker. Is it a temporary side effect, when it gets worse before it gets better? Oh, and i use sunscreen religiously. I'm really lost, so thank you for your response in advance.
I have been using Retin A for about 3 weeks. Two days ago I noticed a darkening around my temple and cheek area on the right side of my face. The nurse at the doctor's office did not have a clue. She suggested seeing the doctor. My co-pay is extremely high to see a dermatologist, especially if this could be resolved by simply speaking with him. Is this darkening normal or did I fail to use enough sunscreen?
I am African with dark skin and Retin A is making me darker by the day-so much so that I'm beginning to not look like myself anymore. Since there's no escaping the sun and I'd really hate to stop using it given that my skin is softer and smoother, should I use a whitening agent? Please advise and what whitening agent is better suited for African skin. Thank you.