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What Causes Facial Dryness When Using Retin A?

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Posted on Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Question: I am a burn patient & was prescribed retinA for facial dryness, but am having problems with ^ skin slouphing after 4-5 days. (.025%).what is supposed to finally happen ? How does the retinA work to decrease dryness? (I have full thickness grafting on my face), also while I am at it, I was curious to know of a reconstructive surgeon in the top 5% of plastic reconstructive surgeons in the country b\c my surgeon, Dr XXXXXXX Edgerton has been retired for years & Iam having problems with my nose I would like to have assessed. Thank you,XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Retin A can cause dryness Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query, Retin A is tretinoin ( vitamin A derivative). It is used to reduce pigmentation and scars. It cannot control dryness. In fact dryness is the commonest side effect of Retin A. I think your doctor has prescribed it to reduce pigmentation or scar caused by burn. If you are using it just to control dryness, then its not going to help you and you must stop it. If possible upload a photograph of your face. This will help me in assessing your condition better. There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize it. Regarding plastic surgeons in your country, Dr XXXXXXX k and Dr XXXXXXX B XXXXXXX are amongst renowned plastic surgeons. You can meet either of them. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you
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What Causes Facial Dryness When Using Retin A?

Brief Answer: Retin A can cause dryness Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query, Retin A is tretinoin ( vitamin A derivative). It is used to reduce pigmentation and scars. It cannot control dryness. In fact dryness is the commonest side effect of Retin A. I think your doctor has prescribed it to reduce pigmentation or scar caused by burn. If you are using it just to control dryness, then its not going to help you and you must stop it. If possible upload a photograph of your face. This will help me in assessing your condition better. There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize it. Regarding plastic surgeons in your country, Dr XXXXXXX k and Dr XXXXXXX B XXXXXXX are amongst renowned plastic surgeons. You can meet either of them. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you