Question 1

can i use tretinon at night and bha during the day?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely.: You are suggesting a great anti-aging and repair regimen for your skin. The use of the beta hydroxy acid in the morning is great for exfoliation, and may be helpful in oilier prone/acne prone patients such as yourself. The tretinoin at night is great for collagen building and for reduction of comedonal acne. For a 27 year old, you are doing yourself a real favor for your future face.

Question 2

cheapest tretinon cream or equal substitute?

Accepted Answer

Tretinoin: Tretinoin is the generic for retin-a, a retinoid medication for treating acne, and helping improve fine wrinkles.

Question 3

i'm using tretinon and i need a high sunscreen spf. any sunscreen recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A personal favorite: I like La Roche Posay  Anthelios 60 because it is ultra lite and absorbs well. It has antioxidant technology UVA A and B protection. There are many other products out there which are just as good and may be less expensive. This is just a personal opinion.  Ask your Derm what they recommend. Make sure you use enough sunscreen and apply often.

Question 4

does accutane have same side effects as tretinon ?

Accepted Answer

No: there several very important to know about side effects to Accutane that tretinon does not share.

Question 5

does tretinon help with acne pigmentation ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Expect significant  leveling of color in 6 to 12 months. There are other therapies if this is not satisfactory.

Question 6

how much longer do i wait too see tretinon results for acne and pores?

Accepted Answer

May take 3 months or: longer to seen significant results from tretinoin, and occasionally there is a small flare before things look better.  Before that, your skin may feel dry, but if it is very red or inflamed, cut back on the quantity of gel applied and/or the frequency.  Redness from previous pimples take time to fade as well as stopping the cycle of new pimples.

Question 7

how can you tell if the skin is improving with tretinon for use of acne?

Accepted Answer

Appearance: you should notice a gradual improvement in 
the physical appearance of the acne
sometimes its more gradual than others

Question 8

where can u buy renova (tretinoin) ?

Accepted Answer

Renova (tretinoin): It is a prescription cream that contain retin-a.  In the us you need to see a doc but in some countries it can be bought otc.

Question 9

can i get renova (tretinoin) in france?

Accepted Answer

Not legally: Renova is a us brand of tretinoin. France, as does the entire european union, has strict rules against importing non-eu manufactured prescription medications. Honestly, I am not a huge fan of Renova and you can get regular tretinoin in france very easily. Be careful with sun-exposure and use a good sunscreen with it. Start of at a low-dose until your skin becomes tolerant and ten increase it.

Question 10

how can i tell if my tretinoin is working?

Accepted Answer

Takes time: The age reversing effects of tretinoin usually are not seen for weeks if not months.  Continuous use is required to allow the compound to take effect as it acts on the dna of the skin cells.

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