Safety of Retin-A - Skin Problems Message Board

fkissam · 12-15-2003, 08:31 PM

My dermatologist has prescribed Retin-A usage as a way to keep my skin young. I really do NOT have any skin problems or major signs of aging. He just is a big proponent of using Retin-A everywhere .... under the eyes, around the eyes, on the forehead, etc...

How safe is REtin-A?

herzel · 01-09-2004, 08:52 AM

Hi, I have been on Retin-A three times for cystic acne, and it helps me so much. Each time I go off my skin looks great. I even get compliments on how pretty my complexion is. My dr. says it makes your skin prettier as time goes on,and for me it has. I have no acne now and the scars are all most gone. I did ask my dr. about using it under my eyes and she says she doesn't suggest it but I have heard it does help the wrinkles, maybe dr's can't say it so if something happeens they are not to blame. I have heard it does work around the eyes. I used it for a while and it never hurt my eyes. I'm 49 and don't have many wrinkles so maybe we can say it is the Retin-A that has helped huh? I don't know of anyone that was on that ever had any problems, only better compexion. Please let me know how it is helping your skin?

Thanks,
Debbie Z

Orchidz · 01-09-2004, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by debz

Hi, I have been on Retin-A three times for cystic acne, and it helps me so much. Each time I go off my skin looks great. I even get compliments on how pretty my complexion is.
Thanks,
Debbie Z

Hi deb,

How long have you been using Retin-A? what brand name? and also when you said that you "go off" means that you stop using it? and then when do you come back again? Do you need to using for certain period of time and then stop and the come back?

Thanks for your reply,
Orquidea

producttramp · 01-13-2004, 10:37 AM

Retin A is great, but if you are the sensitive type be in for some real redness, dryness, itchies. I loved what Retin A did for me but the side effects were gross for the first few weeks. Your skin then gets accustomed to it and it does work wonders.

Emma2 · 01-14-2004, 09:17 PM

Hi Deb Z

You said your scars are gone now. What kind of scars did you have--icepicks, pocks??

Also, how long did it take for them to go away?

Thanks!