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New information regarding Retin A October 24, 2007

Filed under: weekly entry — drgallego @ 3:32 pm

Retinoic Acid/ Retin A has been used for years in the treatment of sun damaged skin and acne.

Research has shown that Retin A can help to produce smoother skin, reduce fine wrinkles, decrease sallowness, and improve the overall appearance of the skin.  It assists with cell turnover, lightens pigment, increases collagen production, and reduces cell matrix degradation.

Some of the more common side effects include redness, dryness, peeling, skin irritation, and a burning sensation.  Retin A tends to increase the effects of UV light on the skin, so the use of sunscreens are absolutely necessary.

We use Retin A as part of our Obagi Nu-derm skin care line.  In concert with the other products in this line, Retin A helps to restore the skin to its previously healthy state.

A recent study in the journal Experimental Dermatology, showed that patients who used Retin A in conjunction with Nia 24 experienced less side effects without affecting the positive results of the treatment.  Nia 24 is a skin care treatment for sun damaged skin that uses the active ingredient Pro-Niacin™.

Fore more information, check out the Nia 24 link on our website.

 

One Response to “New information regarding Retin A”

  1. Idetrorce Says:

    very interesting, but I don’t agree with you
    Idetrorce


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