dark_eyes 0 Share Posted April 21, 2010 So I began Retina A back in the end of November. I had a massive outbreak of cystic acne (not sure if I would've had it with or without the Retin-A.) Well, I am now clear, BUT i have bad red marks left. I had a microdermabrasion and gentle chemical peel today. They told me to stay on the retin-a because it helps fade the marks quicker. Does it really help speed up the fading of the red marks at all? Anyone got any advice on this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Odd Duck 1 Share Posted April 21, 2010 It's supposed to. I haven't really noticed retinoids doing that for me. But your acne might come back if you stop it anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jane_Eyre 0 Share Posted April 21, 2010 My red marks have noticeably faded. I've been using tretinoin for 3.5 months, but I also started using philosophy's microdelivery peel, so maybe that helps too. I've been doing lots of very scientific internet research (j/k) and all the websites pretty much say the same thing- that retinols will increase cell turnover and decrease scars, wrinkles and hyperpigmentation over time, but they also say it takes at least 6 months of use to see noticeable results. I am acne-free now, but I'm going to keep using tretinoin because want these red marks to go away quicker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dark_eyes 0 Author Share Posted April 23, 2010 thanks for the help. i haven't gotten back on it yet since my microdermabrasion and chemical peel 2 days ago. they told me i should probably wait a few days, but didn't specify how long. I actually have noticed fading. Especially since having the microderm and peel. I'm scheduled for another one in two weeks. whatever it takes to fade these ugly red marks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
