ParisN 1 Share Posted Thursday at 03:48 PM (edited) So I was under the impression that topical retinoids are mainly useful for new/developing scars, however after messaging several people I have heard positive outcomes after years of use on their very old/mature scarring. I am not naive to the various architecture of scarring i.e. tethering of rolling scars etc. but it's still amazing to me how people can get to see significant improvements, What do you all think? I've included a reddit link as an example. Edited Thursday at 04:01 PM by ParisM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxthatboxcar 4 Share Posted Thursday at 04:29 PM This is amazing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alisvolatpropriis 1 Share Posted Thursday at 04:30 PM (edited) My doctor told me that retinoids have twofold effect of keeping the acne at bay and stimulating the skin's collagen, filling the pits left after the pimples. So I keep using my retinol even though I'm acne free right now. Edited Thursday at 04:31 PM by alisvolatpropriis Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Candy Says 72 Share Posted Thursday at 05:40 PM (edited) tretinoin is no joke but it really works. Edited Thursday at 05:42 PM by Candy Says Quote Link to post Share on other sites
can i get a new life please 6 Share Posted Thursday at 06:27 PM Can we use tretinoin in red acne scars? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ParisN 1 Author Share Posted Thursday at 07:05 PM @can i get a new life pleaseyes you can, the only time I would advise against it is on an open wound. I think they will be even better on immature/red scars! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Uruguay 1 Share Posted yesterday at 08:36 AM Is tretinoin 0.1% better than Adapelene 0.1% ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ParisN 1 Author Share Posted yesterday at 12:02 PM @Uruguay From what I've researched they both activate the same receptors however Adapelene is more targeted (it doesn't activate receptors leading to irritation) so there is less side effects and hence more of a likelihood to continue treatment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grannh 0 Share Posted 6 hours ago Can i use treitonin 0.025% while using AHA 30% + BHA 2% peeling solution weakly? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alisvolatpropriis 1 Share Posted 2 hours ago Hey guys do you know how long I should apply retinoid gel on my skin? I don't have acne any more but I've been using it for the collagen. So do I need to use it for life? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
