WILL RETIN A WORK FOR KP??

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Originally posted by someone who hates KERATOSIS PILARIS

Hi!

I have been using RETIN A Microgel 0.1% since June I was wondering how many other people have used this and if it worked for you and how long it took to notice results. I would appreciate anyone's reply who has information.

THANK YOU!!

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Originally posted by duckerw@bellsouth.net

Hey! I have used exactly what you are using since I was about two years old, and I am 24 now. Sometimes I'll stop using it if I get lazy or really busy or something.... But anyway, when you first start using it, your condition will probably worsen for a week or so, but then it really clears up. It might take about 4 to 6 weeks, but I promise....THE STUFF REALLY WORKS.... you just have to keep using it. If I use it like I am supposed to, you can't really tell that I have KP. Just make sure you don't use too much at once, and I have also found that Lachydrin works well to combat the dryness you'll initially notice with Retin-A.

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Originally posted by ME

I have used retin a creme .05 and yes it works it took anywhere from 4 to 5 months before I saw any results I dont know about the gel. Retin a works very slowly ,

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Originally posted by someone who hates KERATOSIS PILARIS

HI!

Thanks for your reply it was very helpful.

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Originally posted by ME

i USE RETIN A CREME THAT WORKS BUT IT TOOK ABOUT 3 MONTHS TO SEE ANY RESULTS. i USE .05 RETIN A

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Originally posted by someone who hates KERATOSIS PILARIS

HI!

Thanks for posting your message. I have hope, that someday i will feel a little better about myself. I have one question that i was hoping that maybe you could help me out with though.Will the KP clear all the way up if i use the retin a microgel regularly, or will i still have some signs that it is there even though i use it as often as i am supposed to? I would appreciate your reply.

THANKS!

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Originally posted by duckerw@bellsouth.net

hello again- In my experience, which might be different for you, the microgel clears it up for me almost completely. I say "almost" because I do have occasional little flare-ups that are probably caused by changing weather. For example, really cold wind in the winter bothers my KP and causes the redness to return. Or sometimes, I'll find a few little annoying bumps on my arms. But I have found that with applying the Retin-A at night, gently exfoliating the affected areas in the shower, and a little bit of sun exposure (even though I have read to avoid the sun when using Retin-A)keeps the bumps away for the most part. I hope that helps.

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Originally posted by someone who hates KERATOSIS PILARIS

HELLO!

Thanks for your reply to my question, that helps now i know what to expect and if it will work or not in a few more months. I appreciate your help!


Thank You!

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Originally posted by JC

Well…. Don’t give up yet. I would give it until at least mid august before trying something else. The thing with Retin-A is that it takes a while to see any results because it is actually working to modify the differention (renewal) cylce of your upper skkin. See, the average person’s skin renewal cycle can take anywhere from
28 to 38 days. People (Like us!) with hyperkeratotic disorders will take much longer. Retin-A works to to reduce the life of this renewal cycle. As with any treatment, some will respond better to retin-a’s mechanism of action than others. So, keep using it (consistently) for a while longer and keep us posted!!

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Originally posted by Someone who hates KERATOSIS PILARIS

JC

Thanks for the support,and information i appreciate it! So do you use retin a microgel or have you in the past? I will try to keep you posted on how it works. Anyways THANKS!!