2023年10月11日 · Retin-A (the brand name for tretinoin or retinoic acid) was the very first prescription-strength retinoid on the market, and it’s still one of the most widely prescribed retinoids. Tretinoin was initially FDA approved in the 1970s as an acne treatment. It is effective for both inflammatory and comedonal acne (including blackheads and whiteheads).

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2021年3月21日 · This is a very thoughtful question. First off, I am sorry you were in an accident. I am glad to see how well the scar is healing. Scars realistically take up to 2 years to fully mature. You did a great job managing the early stage of the scar with the dressings. It would be smart to start using your tretinoin now. Massage continues to be important.

2019年6月12日 · Hello and thank you for your question. Side effects of tretinoin includes redness, irritation, burning, and dryness. When you have eczema, your skin tends to be sensitive to topicals, especially on the face. There are other medications and procedures that can help with hyperpigmentation that can be used for sensitive skin types.

2020年3月19日 · Yes, Tretinoin is one of my favorite products! It is safe to use as long as you do not have any allergies to the product's ingredients. Many patients of all ages use Tretinoin to treat acne, wrinkles, and pigmentation. Rapid cell turnover and collagen stimulation caused by Tretinoin improves tone and texture.

2023年8月25日 · “Retinol and prescription tretinoin work via the same exact mechanism and the same pathway in the skin,” he explains. A study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology comparing 0.1% retinol to 0.1% retinoic acid found that both ingredients increased the thickness of the epidermis and the expression of collagen genes after four weeks—and ...

I have been using tretinoin 0.1 gel on my thighs, face and chest. My skin became flaky and started to peel. I scraped the peel off and was left with sticky and shiny skin. Not that my skin was oily but was hella glassy. The next time I applied tretinoin I woke up with crazy itching and redness.

2012年10月9日 · Both Renin-A and Renova have the same active ingredient, tretinoin. Renova has some moisturizers in it and tends to have a more elegant feel. Renova also tends to be more expensive. Renova is a 0.02% tretinoin formulation while Retin-A comes in 0.025, 0.05, and 0.1%.

2023年10月12日 · Adapalene vs. Tretinoin: What do they do? Like all retinoids, both adapalene (Differin) and tretinoin (Retin-A) bind to retinoic acid receptors (RARs) on keratinocyte cells in the skin. “This binding controls keratinocyte differentiation, maturation, and behavior, which encourages turnover,” says Dr. Krant.

2014年11月23日 · I would recommend a product with dimethicone or cyclomethicone. In addition, ceramide containing moisturizers have been show to work very well with trentinoin either prior to or after application of the Retin-A, and can decrease irritation in individuals who are …