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Did Retin-A Cause Scarring?

My rolling scars definitely looked deeper when I was using retin a. It was pretty upsetting. I haven't used it for about a month and a half and the scars look marginally better (although I do have som...

In forum Prescription acne medications

11 years ago
Scars Looking Worse W/ Retin A At 12 Weeks...time To Stop?

I just wanted to post an update since older threads sometimes show up in searches. I stopped using retin a at the beginning of December and switched to Finacea and a prescription sulfur face wash. Thi...

In forum Acne Scars

11 years ago
Scars Looking Worse W/ Retin A At 12 Weeks...time To Stop?

I think that anything that causes your skin to dry out can make scars appear worse. I know for me it was BP that cause my scarring, my skin was too dry and dehydrated to heal properly from a really b...

In forum Acne Scars

11 years ago
Scars Looking Worse W/ Retin A At 12 Weeks...time To Stop?

Bump. Anyone with bad skin texture from retin-a stick with it and see improvement over time?

In forum Acne Scars

11 years ago
Can You Apply Lemon Juice And Vitamin C Serum Together At Difference Time During The Day

The lemon juice thing is a pervasive internet myth that needs to die. The pH of lemon is totally unsuitable for facial skin. Go wild with the c serum though, as long as it's stable. You can apply vita...

In forum Acne Scars

11 years ago
What Kind Of Scars Are These, And Recommended Treatment (Pics)

My scars look very similar to yours. I think a couple of them may classify as boxcars? They look pretty shallow. Unfortunately, I don't have any recommendations for treatments, my own scars just start...

In forum Acne Scars

11 years ago
Scars Looking Worse W/ Retin A At 12 Weeks...time To Stop?

Yes. 'Worse before it gets better' is classic of Tretinoin (and BP, infact) Yeah, I know. I was just hoping I'd be one of the lucky cases that sees results at the magic 3 month mark. I had the horri...

In forum Acne Scars

11 years ago
Scars Looking Worse W/ Retin A At 12 Weeks...time To Stop?

Oh give over, Retin-A does not cause scars, it may cause minor chemical burns that heal on sensitive indivduals but by and large Retin A is one of the best thigns you can do for your skin, acne, scars...

In forum Acne Scars

11 years ago
Scars Looking Worse W/ Retin A At 12 Weeks...time To Stop?

Retin A is the cause of my scars. I never scarred before, after using Retin A for about a half a year I got scars that I cannot rid of I would be soo happy, if someone would have said this informatio...

In forum Acne Scars

11 years ago
Scars Looking Worse W/ Retin A At 12 Weeks...time To Stop?

I wasn't sure whether to post this under prescription treatments or the scar section, but my main concern is scarring so here goes. My acne was somewhat mild but very persistent. Usually 2-3 zits at ...

In forum Acne Scars

11 years ago