Retinoids such as Retin-A, Tazorac, and Differin are outstanding products that are useful for a variety of conditions including acne, acne scars, fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration. A common complaint about these products is that the skin gets red, dry, and irritated. While everyone's skin is different, this is a normal reaction by the skin to the product. The product should be used at night, moisturizer should be applied at least twice a day, and sunscreen must be used every day. This is the first step to preventing irritation. Also, I always start from the lowest dose (typically 0.025 % cream) and increase it gradually as tolerated. Another technique is to start by using the product three nights a week; for example Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Do this for two weeks, then increase it to four nights per week for another two weeks, and so on until your skin can tolerate it every night. Those who follow these recommendations will get the maximum benefit from the product, which stimulates cell turnover and collagen production, leading to a softer and more smooth texture and improvement is fine lines, wrinkles, and pore sizes. Women who are pregnant or breast feeding should not use these products.
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