Ive been using Retin-A for about 3-4 months to help with acne and hyperpigmentation. My skin now is looking better than it has in a while, but it has made my skin so sensitive and my breakouts dont heal properly. My skin scars so easily, way more easily than it did before the Retin-A. My skin is so sensitive from the Retin-A that getting my brows waxed takes off a layer of skin, so Im left with a scab. Is there any way I can stop using it?
Let's say you have to discontinue tretinoin for one year because of a pregnancy, do you lose the benefits on your skin you got until then? On a wider anti-aging strategy, does interrupting for a year change a lot the anti aging benefits you may achieve? thank you very much.
Hello, I've been using Retin A for 16 weeks now and have not seen any resutls. As a matter of fact, my skin has gotten worse and more oily. I went to see my dermo becasue I was having a mild breakout on my chin. He perscribed me Retin A, told me to wash my face with salicytic acid morning and night and to spot treat with Benzoyl peroxide 5%. Now I have acne on my jawline, below my nose and my chin has gotten significantly worse. Should I stop using it? If so what will happen?
I began using tretinoin 0.05% two months ago. I've been very careful about applying and reapplying sunscreen everyday, and avoiding sun as much as possible (which is easy as I live in Vancouver). I am travelling to the Caribbean for two weeks beginning at the end of April. Obviously, I will be doubly careful about sunscreen application while I'm there...but should I also discontinue use of the tretinoin while I'm there? If so, how far in advance should I suspend my tertian use?
I'm going on holiday soon and i was going to stop using the Retin-A gel for the duration of my holiday because i've heard it makes skin sensitive to sunlight. When i get back and start using it again will it fade the tan that i have built up on holdiday?