Question 1

how to use retin a (tretinoin) when you have facial hair?

Accepted Answer

Purpose: It depends on why you are using retina.  If you are using retina for acne, i would suggest just using it on the areas of the skin which are clean shaven.  If you do not plan on  shaving the area where you want to use the retina, application may be difficult getting the medicine to the skin.  Be sure to let your face dry completely before applying to limit irritation.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

: No, it should not.

Question 3

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 4

can you get increased facial hair growth with retin a (tretinoin)?

Accepted Answer

No.: I know of no evidence that it does. The same hormones that cause acne can also cause unwanted facial hair, so people treating their acne with Retin-A might erroneously blame their Retin-A for any hormonally-induced facial hair. That's the only way i can think of that such a misconception could take root.

Question 5

hello. have you seen any studies that indicate the efficacy of using retin a (tretinoin) with minoxidil to restore hair growth?

Accepted Answer

Studies pubished: Indicate that use of the two together is equally as effective as using Minoxidil twice daily.:http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17902730

Question 6

i use retin a (tretinoin) cream daily, is it okay to do sugaring hair removal instead of wax?

Accepted Answer

Stop the Retin A (tretinoin): You should stop the retin a (tretinoin) for several days before you do this procedure to avoid getting a burn of your skin.

Question 7

i recently stop using spironolactone that was prescribed for acne.  in the last 3 weeks i started using retin a (tretinoin).  i am now experiencing hair loss.?

Accepted Answer

Spironolactone : Spironolactone blocks androgen receptors. It may be that when it was discontinued the surge of androgens created hair loss.  See your doctor for possible solutions.

Question 8

notice dew dark small patches on penile head. used retin a (tretinoin) skin got burned but healed since then having these light brown patches.kind of pigmentation?

Accepted Answer

Leave it alone...: Hi! MGuy, welcome sending in new question. Based on what you reported about glans penis, it would be most reasonable to just leave it alone as long as having no elevation or erosion (open wound) and being stable in size. Most likely, this patch will remain with you forever. More? Have doc take a direct look.

Question 9

used retin a (tretinoin) on penis head, skin got burned but now healed. noticing small dark spots on penis head. how to cure this please help!!

Accepted Answer

See below: Not unusual to have either residual hypo- or hyperpigmenation of the penis (shaft or glans) after treatment or resolution of any type of infection, inflammation, or irritation. Such pigmentation tends to return toward normal with time (months to years). Trying to normalize these areas with various topicals sometimes delay rather than enhances the process. Recommend see a dermatologist if concerned

Question 10

penis head skin got burnt from retin a (tretinoin). having small grey spots. how to heal the skin and to treat the spots? suggest cream to heal and reduce spots?

Accepted Answer

WHY: WHY would anyone use RetinA there? Just stop using it there. It will heal quickly. Any lubricant will help. Vaseline, Aquaphor, Aveeno, (oatmeal) Eucerin, etc.

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Hello. have you seen any studies that indicate the efficacy of using retin a (tretinoin) with minoxidil to restore hair growth?

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I use retin a (tretinoin) cream daily, is it okay to do sugaring hair removal instead of wax?

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I recently stop using spironolactone that was prescribed for acne. in the last 3 weeks i started using retin a (tretinoin). i am now experiencing hair loss.?

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Notice dew dark small patches on penile head. used retin a (tretinoin) skin got burned but healed since then having these light brown patches.kind of pigmentation?

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Used retin a (tretinoin) on penis head, skin got burned but now healed. noticing small dark spots on penis head. how to cure this please help!!

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Penis head skin got burnt from retin a (tretinoin). having small grey spots. how to heal the skin and to treat the spots? suggest cream to heal and reduce spots?

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