the one that needs to be prescribed from a dr . what is it for?
thanks for your answers :)
2007-03-26 00:25:36 · 6 answers · asked by Me 7 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Other - Skin & Body
Retin A is a topical treatment that was originally used to treat bad acne. It tends to cause redness and peeling of the skin when it is first used, but with time the skin gets used to it. It is very important to use sun protection when using retin a as it make the skin much more susceptible to sun damage.
Retin A is also used as an anti ageing treatment as it resurfaces the skin and is said to reduce pigmentation, lines and wrinkles. A version of retin a in various strengths is included in a number of skin care products.
Not sure about the dangers of use during pregnancy as a previous answer states, but I do know there is another acne treatment called Roaccutane (a tablet) that causes terrible birth defects if taken when pregnant.
2007-03-26 01:32:02 · answer #1 · answered by mishap_s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Retin-a is used to treat acne, mostly. It is also used for anti-aging treatments of the skin and skin pigment disorders. It has really serious side-effects, especially for pregnant women, and should be considered very carefully before use.
2007-03-26 07:34:29 · answer #2 · answered by marys2boys 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's often for acne or for wrinkles. Eats the top layers of skin off.
2007-03-26 07:58:44 · answer #3 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Acne -- don't go out in the sun with it though. It'll give you permanent brown pigmentation!
2007-03-26 10:35:43 · answer #4 · answered by Angel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is used for acne conditions.
2007-03-26 11:07:51 · answer #5 · answered by cardgirl2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
used for acne treatment
2007-03-26 13:54:34 · answer #6 · answered by rajan naidu 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it is touted as an anti-wrinkle cream.
2007-03-26 07:40:12 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋