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Old 06-11-2003, 03:45 PM
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Retin-a

For those of you who've had success w/ Retin-A, which formulation do you use? I've heard the the cream formulations contain acnegenic ingredients, but not the Retin-A micro.

I'm going to a new derm next week and want to request something specifically.

My old derm insisted the KP was eczema and gave me steroid cream, which did help w/ the redness.

I have GOT to stop picking - it makes it so much worse.

by the way, I'm new.

Amy
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Old 06-11-2003, 05:26 PM
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hi amy!
good luck at your derm next week. we have not tried retin a so i can't help you with that. but, i can maybe help with this....
don't pick! keep in mind, if you don't pick, it won't look worse, and that may help with the redness also.
best of luck,
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Old 06-11-2003, 07:18 PM
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some interesting things have been posted about the prescription creme Tazorac, so you might mention it to your derm. please let us know if she/he has any helpful suggestions or recommendations!
good luck,
addy
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Years ago I used Retin-A gel mixed with LacHydrin lotion. I have to say my KP looked a lot better back then. I applied the combo twice a day - I should really ask my Derm to give it to me again. I haven't really been using anything for the past few months and the KP seems worse than ever. Also, you could ask you derm about using retin-a micro and Carmol 20 mixed with a mild steriod cream (for redness) - this is what I was prescribed at my last visit but insurance wouldn't pay for the retin-a so I never got a chance to try it. I did try the Carmol 20 and it makes your skin really soft. Good luck!
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Old 06-13-2003, 09:22 AM
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i have a retin-A (.01%), hydrocortison (2.5%), hydroquinone (4%) compound that works pretty well on my upper arms.

for some reason, it doesn't work on my thighs
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Re: Retin-a

I am using retin -a(0.5 per 1g{dnt knw what dat means xcatly}) and hydroquinone 4%!!has improved by 20% in two weeks
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