Question 1

can using retin a cause increase in facial hair for females?

Accepted Answer

: No, it should not.

Question 2

does retin a (tretinoin) cause hypopigmentation?

Accepted Answer

It can: Any injury to the skin can result in hypopigmentation.  It dries out the skin and dryness can leave light spots.  There are also  other causes.  Check with the doctor who prescribed it and see if it is the cause and if there is a better alternative for you.

Question 3

can topical retin a (tretinoin) 0.0.4  cause headaches ?  i have been on it for a month. have had a very mild headache for 1 week ? i never really get headaches

Accepted Answer

Retin A (tretinoin): Topical retin a (tretinoin) can causes headaches. If your have headaches you should stop the medication and call your doctor.

Question 4

does retin a (tretinoin) 0.25 cause redness and peeling ??

Accepted Answer

Skin Adjusts Quickly: Retin A (tretinoin) is a medication used to control acne and to refine aging skin. As a controller medicine, this means it is used long term. It has a very good track record. It works by several methods, but in brief, by renewing the surface of the skin. When first starting, some may notice slight peeling. This is why the lowest dose, 0.025% is used to start. Later the strength can be increased.

Question 5

i am a guy in my early 20's who has a dark brown skin.i hardly go out into the sun but still i have developed fine lines on my kneck and forehead.what could be the reason and cure for it.should i use retin a,if yes then please suggest a name of cream?

Accepted Answer

: Suggest that you use sunscreens and overall sun protection with appropriate clothing. Also feel that you should be evaluated by a dermatologist for this problem before using any topical retinoids.

Question 6

what should i use  to remove blackness from sensetive area caused by peeling in retin a (tretinoin) cream ?

Accepted Answer

Tretinoin Irritation: Most common rash we see with the tretinoin derivatives is that people get a little irritation which causes pigment to be stimulated in the skin. As long as a Retin-A or tretinoin are stopped, these areas might go ahead and lighten to normalcy  but they don't see your dermatologist.

Question 7

can retin a (tretinoin) cause an increase in facial hair growth?

Accepted Answer

No: Retin a (tretinoin) can cause skin irritation, sensitivity or redness but not increase hair growth.

Question 8

retin a (tretinoin) .1%, can this cause permenant wrinkles under your eyes?

Accepted Answer

No: Retin-a will help you deal with wrinkles. Initially there may be dryness and the wrinkle appear to be worse. That will pass.

Question 9

how to get rid of acne forever? benzyol peroxide or retin-a can't help n cause my skin to peel off, and acne will come out from the same place again!

Accepted Answer

Not curable: Dr. Ferguson has given you good advice. You need to accept that acne is not a curable disease but will remit at some unknown time. I was able to stop using meds when i was 50. If you can't tolerate the meds you listed, perhaps a combination of a salicylic acid wash and a topical or systemic antibiotic chosen by your physician, or spironolactone or the oral contraceptive pill will clear you.

Question 10

can retin a (tretinoin) cause skin cancer?  what happens when u use to much retin a (tretinoin)?

Accepted Answer

No: Overuse it and your skin will get irritated. It's a great over-the-counter Rx for acne especially if there are comedones. If it doesn't clear you in two weeks, your personal physicain can help you out by adding prescription-strength Rx.

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I am a guy in my early 20's who has a dark brown skin.i hardly go out into the sun but still i have developed fine lines on my kneck and forehead.what could be the reason and cure for it.should i use retin a,if yes then please suggest a name of cream?

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What should i use to remove blackness from sensetive area caused by peeling in retin a (tretinoin) cream ?

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Can retin a (tretinoin) cause an increase in facial hair growth?

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Retin a (tretinoin) .1%, can this cause permenant wrinkles under your eyes?

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Can retin a (tretinoin) cause skin cancer? what happens when u use to much retin a (tretinoin)?

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